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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When my CEO decided on Friday at 4 pm that I had to be in Florida on Monday at 8 am, my office covered a ticket for my toddler and a local nanny.

My husband and I both travel frequently for work and have always been able to stagger our trips. This was the one time we couldn't, due to the last minute nature of the trip. If I asked for this accommodation for our annual conference, I am sure I would be laughed at and told no.[/quote]

I think the last minute nature of the trip makes it very different. My employer paid for childcare in similar circumstances. However, they offered, I didn't ask (and never would ask). Had I not been able to do the trip due to childcare, I would have told them so and let the chips fall where they may. For regular trips or something for which you have advance notice, you should be the one to handle childcare. And even for short notice travel, I think it was very nice of my employer to do, but I didn't expect and I would never, ever request such a thing. My children, my responsibility. [/quote]

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