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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 5:32 pm
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Originally Posted by DutchShip
Obviously I cannot name the company on a public forum, but our CEO is well-known for being frugal, extremely frugal. He/she only rides in coach on long flights likes LAX-SYD and JFK-NRT. At least the policy applies to anyone from the janitorial staff all the way to the CEO him/herself. Okay, the company doesn't send janitorial staff on long trips, or any trips, but I was just using that as an example. Anyone is free to use money or miles to upgrade, of course. The one exception where the company will spring for business or even first class is when the employee has a medical or physical condition.

My question is... isn't this cruel and unusual punishment? To be fair, the company is a joy to work for. I would give up sex forever for lifetime employment at the company. As with anything in life, nothing is ever 100% perfect, as is the case with the company's *only* flaw is the stupid coach-only travel policy.
Every company has it good points and bad points. You have to weigh all factors. If that is the only drawback and it's a joy to work there and the policy is implemented evenly, it would be a non-factor for me.
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