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Anyone else experiencing increased scrutiny on travel & expenses?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Lately, it feels like every single expense report, every single travel request, is getting scrutinized way more than usual. Last year, submitting for a conference or a client visit was pretty straightforward. Now, I'm getting questions about the 'necessity' of every meal, every taxi ride. My manager even had to get approval from *their* manager for a simple cross-country flight. It’s not just me, either – I’ve heard similar grumbles from colleagues in other departments. Feels like they're really tightening the purse strings on everything that isn't directly tied to the absolute core product. Just wondering if anyone else is seeing this level of micromanagement on the operational side. Makes you wonder what's coming down the pipeline.

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·3d ago

Yeah, I've definitely noticed a tightening up on T&E over here at 3M too. It feels like a company-wide push for cost savings. My team lead mentioned we're all expected to be extra diligent about justifying every single cent. It's a bit frustrating when you're used to a certain level of autonomy, but I guess it's the reality of the current economic climate. I'm just trying to keep my receipts organized and be extra clear in my expense descriptions. Hopefully, it's a temporary phase.

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·3d ago

Honestly, I haven't seen a huge difference. Maybe it depends on your department or division? We've always had pretty strict guidelines, and it hasn't felt much more burdensome than usual. Are you sure it's not just a new manager or a specific initiative within your particular area? Sometimes these things can be localized. I'd recommend double-checking the official T&E policy updates to see if there's anything specific you might have missed. Could be a simple process change you need to adapt to.