Sharing hotel rooms with coworkers?

[tvguy]

Thats a listing of what you can drive with different levels, it is not a listing of what is required. You can drive a vehicle from 10,001 lbs up to 26,000 lbs without a CDL. Over 26,000 and you must have a CDL.

What you can drive without a commercial license, block copied from my link
a single vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less including a tow dolly, if used.
With a vehicle weighing 4,000 lbs. or more unladen, you may tow a:
trailer coach not exceeding 9,000 lbs. gross.
trailer coach or 5th-wheel travel trailer under 10,000 lbs. GVWR when towing is not for compensation.
5th-wheel travel trailer exceeding 10,000 lbs. but not exceeding 15,000 lbs. GVWR, when towing is not for compensation and with endorsement.
Note: No passenger vehicle regardless of weight, may tow more than one vehicle. No motor vehicle under 4,000 lbs. unladen may tow any vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. or more gross (CVC §21715).
Everything else requires some level of commercial license in California.

 

[bcla]

There isn't any point trying to explain this any more. Try working for a major corporation and then you'll understand. What I can tell you is you won't be having to share a hotel room.

I've shared a hotel room, and it was for a company that was (at the time) in the Fortune 500 with multi-billion dollar revenues. It happened to be for a major industry convention in Las Vegas, and all hotel rooms were going for rack rate and required a full-week's reservation during the busiest convention of the year. I attended multiple times and every year there were shared rooms. One time I even got a free ride to the airport because another group (from another company) had rented a van for multiple people and had extra space in their van). I've also had a group from another site at my company rent a van. Heck - since I was more familiar with the area I got to drive them since they wanted to go out as a group for a Warriors game.

I haven't really traveled that much on business, but once when traveling with someone else (for a major international company) I didn't get my own rental car in order to save money. It was also a bit frustrating since it was a bit warm and my coworker wouldn't let me turn on the A/C.

 

[TheIncredibles!]

What you can drive without a commercial license, block copied from my link
a single vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less including a tow dolly, if used.
With a vehicle weighing 4,000 lbs. or more unladen, you may tow a:
trailer coach not exceeding 9,000 lbs. gross.
trailer coach or 5th-wheel travel trailer under 10,000 lbs. GVWR when towing is not for compensation.
5th-wheel travel trailer exceeding 10,000 lbs. but not exceeding 15,000 lbs. GVWR, when towing is not for compensation and with endorsement.
Note: No passenger vehicle regardless of weight, may tow more than one vehicle. No motor vehicle under 4,000 lbs. unladen may tow any vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. or more gross (CVC §21715).
Everything else requires some level of commercial license in California.

You can have a basic class c non commercial license and drive a truck up to 26,000 lbs with that even in California. Ever see people rent u-hauls and moving trucks to move themselves? You don't need a CDL for those trucks. Anybody can drive them. If you are driving for commercial reasons as part of your job that's when DOT driver requirements kick in even with no CDL. Like log books, medical cards, vehicle inspections and hours worked etc.

 

[tvguy]

You can have a basic class c non commercial license and drive a truck up to 26,000 lbs with that even in California. Ever see people rent u-hauls and moving trucks to move themselves? You don't need a CDL for those trucks. Anybody can drive them. If you are driving for commercial reasons as part of your job that's when DOT driver requirements kick in even with no CDL. Like log books, medical cards, vehicle inspections and hours worked etc.

Yes, because they are two axle on the UHauls. Only people who kept a log at my place were those people who had a Commercial license and only when they drove our Peterbuilt Satellite truck. We got rid of that 2 years ago and replaced it with a Ford E-350. Since then everyone that even had a Commercial license is gone. When they made the switch they consulted a lawyer who specializes in DMV law and he advised log books are unnecessary.

 

[TheIncredibles!]

Yes, because they are two axle on the UHauls. Only people who kept a log at my place were those people who had a Commercial license and only when they drove our Peterbuilt Satellite truck. We got rid of that 2 years ago and replaced it with a Ford E-350. Since then everyone that even had a Commercial license is gone. When they made the switch they consulted a lawyer who specializes in DMV law and he advised log books are unnecessary.

Since a ford e350 has a Gvw under 10,001 lbs and you don't even need a dot number for that then you also do not need a log book. You do not however need to have a commercial license in order to have to adhere to the dot hours of service regulations since you can drive a commercial truck that requires a dot# but that does not require a CDL... Even in California.

 

[justgrace]

This thread has spun so far off topic!! LOL

I almost can't even remember what the original topic was.

 

[cijay]

I don't know if you truly don't get it or if you are joking or just trying to stir the pot.

DH is one of thousands of employees. When a person interviews for an engineering position, it is quite clear that they are not there for the janitorial position. They are told what their basic job description is, but one hopes the company is always growing so the job duties may change over time. It is foolish to think an engineer is going to clean toilets. My DH has been with the same company 37 years (changing jobs within the company frequently) and he has never been asked to clean toilets. A new hire is told their salary and benefits and they are directed to the company website for specific information with regard to travel. Travel policies are company wide. The new hire gets the exact same travel benefits as the guy who has been there for 20 years. The company has the right to change those policies when they want, but it will be in place for all employees. At one point, they allowed anyone traveling to fly first class. They finally wised up and realized what a waste of money it was for a two hour trip. Now all emmployees can flym business class on flights that are 6+ hours.

As some one else mentioned, DH would jump at the chance to get paid his salary simply to look after a dog, but that won't ever happen because we all recognize that that isn't the way it works....well, most of us seem to recognize it.

No I'm not "stirring pots" , I'm just really interested in the way things work in other countries. I've worked in four and never not signed contracts/work agreements so you'll have to forgive me for "not recognising the way it works." I'll save my further questions for someone else.

 

[nkereina]

No I'm not "stirring pots" , I'm just really interested in the way things work in other countries. I've worked in four and never not signed contracts/work agreements so you'll have to forgive me for "not recognising the way it works." I'll save my further questions for someone else.

Most states in the U.S. are at-will employment. This means that employees can quit when they feel like it and similarly, employers can let them go when they feel like it. No one is bound to anything. The only thing that's usually signed and agreed upon is the offer letter where salary and bonus incentives are spelled out and that's it. The employer is free to change their policies, benefits, vacation, etc. when they see fit. But the employee is free to leave the company as a result, if they so choose.

 

[Julie's Haircut]

I'd venture to say you and the people you know are in the minority. I would not be ok with someone I only know in a professional manner being around my most private times, and I would not expect my employer require this either.

What's the bathroom situation at your place of employment? Single occupancy only? If not, are people not using the restrooms if a co-worker is already in there? Most people, men and women, aren't shy about using restrooms when others are present and know exactly what they're doing. I understand not wanting to share a hotel room, but the part about not wanting to because someone else is using the bathroom if baffling to me.

Yep, part of your grade. The gym teacher stood by the shower exit with her clipboard checking off names. The only one excused were the ones brave enough to fess up to the gym teacher that they were having their period.

Us guys were subject to the same thing. But we didn't have the "lady issues" excuse. One part of the P.E. competencies was something like "participates in all activities, including showering afterwards." By the third or fourth day, we were all used to it. Most guys over age 40 or so have no problem showering naked in front of an audience of other guys.

 

[Micca]

I've shared a room with co-workers, but we were pretty close anyway, and all 30 somethings. Now...NO WAY. Just like I wouldn't sleep on the floor.

 

[JoeA]

I was thinking about this thread last night at dinner. I'm on the last day of a two week overseas trip and it wasn't uncommon to eat dinner alone, let alone share a room!

It's hard to be "on" all day and then come back and not have "alone time" to recharge. At least for me and others I know.

 

[Minniesgal]

Really? Sot it's like "Can I have a job?" "Yeah, you can have the job. High five!" Then six weeks later it's "By the way, your job includes cleaning toilets and babysitting the boss' St Bernard every weekend."? No paperwork? Then yeah, I can see why it would be an issue. I've had a job description change midstream and had no idea that I could have done a lot about it, legally because that was not the agreement (contract) I signed. It won't happen again. Cheers for the peeon sector of tthe work world!

No off course not but generally a professional position with a major international company a contract is about 4 lines long. Job title, salary, annual leave notice period. The rest is left open and flexible as it evolves over time.

I pretty much write my own job descriptions which are them discussed and approved by HR and management.

 

[Minniesgal]

I was thinking about this thread last night at dinner. I'm on the last day of a two week overseas trip and it wasn't uncommon to eat dinner alone, let alone share a room!

It's hard to be "on" all day and then come back and not have "alone time" to recharge. At least for me and others I know.

I frequently go back to my room and just order room service dinner to unwind alone on business trips. Can't imagine anything worse than someone else in that space.

 

[Minniesgal]

What's the bathroom situation at your place of employment? Single occupancy only? If not, are people not using the restrooms if a co-worker is already in there? Most people, men and women, aren't shy about using restrooms when others are present and know exactly what they're doing. I understand not wanting to share a hotel room, but the part about not wanting to because someone else is using the bathroom if baffling to me.
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Totally disagree with you here. We have stall bathrooms but when I go in if someone is in I walk out and go back later when there isn't. Many women won't use a stall bathroom when other people are around.

 

[sasywtch]

Totally disagree with you here. We have stall bathrooms but when I go in if someone is in I walk out and go back later when there isn't. Many women won't use a stall bathroom when other people are around.

We must be strange as we have a 3 stall women's room and sometimes there is a line waiting for one to open up for us to go. Yesterday we had the fire alarm go off. I'm the "check the bathroom/all clear" monitor for fire alarms. While I was standing there waiting for one person to finish, 2 more came running in to go before heading downstairs.

 

[sasywtch]

Years ago I shared a room with my boss (she was also female). I was young and dumb, Falcon Crest debuted the first night we were there. We got X amount of money and we decided to share a room, order a drink next door to the hotel and eat the free happy hour sandwiches/chips and came home with the extra money we saved. Now I would definitely want my own room. I maybe could share if it was one of two coworkers that I get along with well and around the same age but honestly, the other 68 employees, I would be uncomfortable sharing.

 

[minnie mum]

Totally disagree with you here. We have stall bathrooms but when I go in if someone is in I walk out and go back later when there isn't. Many women won't use a stall bathroom when other people are around.

Jeez Louise - what do you do at WDW? Hold it all day? Or just head back to your resort room every time you have to go?

ETA- judging by the many, many, long lines of women waiting to use multistall restrooms, I think that YOU are the minority.

 

[Minniesgal]

Jeez Louise - what do you do at WDW? Hold it all day? Or just head back to your resort room every time you have to go?

ETA- judging by the many, many, long lines of women waiting to use multistall restrooms, I think that YOU are the minority.

Yep I go in my room. We tend not to do long hours in the parks.

I don't even like sharing a bathroom with DH. I do it obviously but don't really like it

 

[mom2rtk]

Totally disagree with you here. We have stall bathrooms but when I go in if someone is in I walk out and go back later when there isn't. Many women won't use a stall bathroom when other people are around.

Many? Not sure why you would assume that's typical. It seems quite limiting to me. I can't imagine living my life around never wanting to use a stall with others present in the bathroom.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

I was thinking about this thread last night at dinner. I'm on the last day of a two week overseas trip and it wasn't uncommon to eat dinner alone, let alone share a room!

It's hard to be "on" all day and then come back and not have "alone time" to recharge. At least for me and others I know.

Oh man, there were many times I wished I could have eaten alone. I traveled many times with my much older boss. He brought his wife along on trips, so the 3 of us would go to dinner together. And she did NOT want to be rushed. 3+ hours for dinner. Every. Single. Time. Ugh