Turn Your Business Trip Into A Family Holiday by:Quick Beds
Our jobs have become more demanding as a result of highly competitive work environments and greater expectations
. And with smart phones and digital technology, we're never more than a WiFi connection or text message away from our work, even during those important moments when we want to spend quality time with our families.A rising trend that many working parents are experimenting with is combining business and family trips. There are many obvious advantages to this idea - you'll be able spend more time with your children and at least some of the costs (ie your travel to and from your destination) will be subsidised by your work.
The key to having a fun and productive business and family trip is to try and plan well ahead. Alternatively, if your business trip scheduled unexpectedly, you can look into last minute hotel deals to extend your trip into a long weekend. Here are some other tips to bear in mind:
Define work time and family time - you don't want your kids distracting you while you're trying to work and you don't want work distracting you when you're spending time with your kids! Set clear boundaries and rules between the two and make sure you and your family stick with them.
Take a friend - especially if you have young children, you'll want to make sure a responsible and reliable adult is along for the trip. Make sure it's someone you trust and who has a good rapport with your kids.
Look for family accommodation - business hotels may not always be the best accommodation option for your family trip. Instead of staying at the conference hotel, look for a nearby serviced apartment or other family accommodation. It'll give your family more privacy and take you physically outside of your work.
Book adjoining rooms - alternatively, some hotels let you book adjoining rooms so you can have your own room and reserve one for the family when they arrive for the weekend. Certain hotel operators, such as the Swissotel in Sydney, arrange special "Kids Rooms" for children with games, activities and toys to occupy kids while you're just next door.
Plan out your activities - plan your days well in advance and set realistic expectations. Arrange specific activities for your family so you have the option of meeting them there if you're running late.
Striking that perfect balance between work and life can be challenging - but with a bit of detailed planning and a strong commitment to both, there's no reason you can't bring a little bit of family into your work life!
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