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travel question |
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thanks qpzm9876 and stopnik |
| Date Posted: |
03/06/2006 |
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Here's the bottom line.
Yes, you can have reservations about a project that is 10 hours away, as you say. I would talk with your manager. If they really really want you, then they can work something out. Just make sure you organize that BEFORE you get there. Otherwise, you can say No to the project due to family and travel restrictions. You wouldn't be the first person.
I don't know your level? Analyst, consultant, manager, senior manager, etc.
And, I don't know your background? If you are a senior manager, then different story because there are too many on the bench and HR just wants to staff them.
If you have some sort of background that is in limited supply and high demand, then they will try and staff you on any project all over the place.
Just make sure you stress that you are not above traveling, but not 20+ hours of traveling every week. That is not standard, and you don't have to accept that. East coast to west coast thing is very difficult. Not just in travel time, but in adjusting to timezone difference. It is only 3 hours, but it does make a difference when you are traveling.
Remember, what one person tells you about the firm, is based on their previous experiences. Everyone has different stories to tell, and no one is being not truthful. It is just what they experienced.
Just stick to your guns. You have to be happy. |
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I told my CC about my concern also told the Manager. I am not sure they were very understanding. I was hoping the manager would speak up and say something like "you can leave wednesday late night every other week, and leave thrusday late night every other week". But she did not say nothing.
I guess I can look for couple of more weeks to see if something comes up, if nothing comes up, I can still take it if I want it.
I wish I was a Sr. Mgr, because if I was and if I was making 150-160K, I would take the project without whining.
Someone was telling me to just say the project does not fit me, the role is bad for my career, but I thougth about and said it is best to be truthful and give them both reasons that project is not 100% fitting and the 10 hour one way travel. This could burn me for being truthful, but we will see. It is not going to take me more than 3-4 weeks to find a six figure job anyways.
Any other suggestions, please provide. thanks again.
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