| Topic Name: |
travel question |
| Message Name: |
Well... |
| Date Posted: |
03/05/2006 |
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I started recently with ACN. They are trying to give me an assignment that is not 100% within my previous work (though I am willing to learn).
However, the big thing is that the client location is on the other side of the county with no direct flight from my town - so it will take me 8-10 hours in planes and airports to get there. So I am looking at spending about 20 hours per week in planes and airports! I have a family - I can't believe these guys don't recognize this issue!!
What is the best way to say no, also remember this is my first assignment.
Thanks for your help and advice in advance. |
| Message: |
there is no way to get out of it. You can say no - but you put yourself at risk if another project does not come immediately up. Also, the higher your level the tougher it is to get a first assignment.
While I am no fan of Accenture, frankly, quit whining and take the project. I have more than put in my time on weird commutes. I've commuted to Latin America on a Sunday-Thursday basis, I've commuted to Europe, and I've done just plain old "6-hour" commutes to client sites. You should have thought of this before you took the job.
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