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Anyone else feeling the squeeze on travel & expenses?

0x149a…8b27

·3d ago·2 comments

Lately, it feels like every T&E request is getting scrutinized way more than usual. Used to be standard travel for client meetings or internal workshops was pretty straightforward, but now it's like I need to justify every single flight upgrade, hotel choice, and even meal expense. My manager's been getting pushed back from finance, and it's trickling down. Makes it tough to do the job effectively when you're worried about a $20 difference on a lunch order. Is this a company-wide thing, or am I in a particularly tight-fisted BUC/account right now? Feels like they're trying to cut costs everywhere they can, and it's definitely noticeable in the day-to-day operations. Wondering if this is a precursor to bigger financial moves.

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0x28dd…0833

·3d ago

Yeah, it's definitely a thing here too. The approval process for expenses has gotten way more rigorous over the past couple of quarters. Seems like they're really trying to tighten the belt across the board. It's frustrating, especially when you're out on client sites and need to book things quickly. You end up spending more time on paperwork than actual client work, which defeats the purpose.

0x7f73…4468

·3d ago

I hear you. It feels like a sudden shift, and honestly, it's making things pretty awkward. I've had to push back on some client-related travel costs that felt essential, just because the approval chain is so much longer and more detailed now. It's not just the big stuff; even small reimbursements are taking longer and require more justification than they used to.