Going on a work-trip to an exotic beachfront hotel for an entire week.

17 Comments

1. Alex 023February 27,2024 at 9:32AM UTC

   Thanks

2. AnonymousFebruary 27,2024 at 3:31PM UTC

   I think dresses or skirts would be appropriate. Find some nice flats for walking. What is the weather this time of year? Is it warm or cold. If you are going to be in a conference room take a sweater, sometimes they crank the AC. You can also reach out to whomever is running the event to see what they say about work attire during this event.

3. AnonymousFebruary 28,2024 at 6:21AM UTC

   Thank you. It's going to be pretty hot.

4. AnonymousFebruary 27,2024 at 3:44PM UTC

   You wear shift dresses, flowing pants and skirts. Resort wear that are classy but casual and appropriate. Look up capsule wardrobe for Resorts or beach vacations. They will help you keep your packing to a minimum while taking you day to night for meetings and meals and fancy dinners. Have fun!

5. AnonymousFebruary 28,2024 at 6:21AM UTC

   thank you

6. AnonymousFebruary 28,2024 at 5:38PM UTC

   Wear long shift like dresses, skirts and casual comfortable blouses or shirts. Dress for you! Enjoy being in a beautiful place.

7. AnonymousFebruary 29,2024 at 6:00PM UTC

   Pack for business casual summer gear. One piece bathing suit if you can, you don't need long sleeves if it will be hot but a cover up of some sort will go a long way, like a generic wrap that can be used for any type of coverage. So, nothing too revealing is the answer. Its certainly a terrible answer but knowing how alcohol and parties happen on these sorts of trips bad behaviour may just happen. If you experience any sort of sexual harassment (read the definition it covers a lot of ground) speak up. Be yourself and don't spend a lot of time thinking about the what ifs. Hopefully your manager is someone who is ethical and will protect you no matter what occurs.

8. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMarch 1,2024 at 4:21AM UTC

   My advice is don't drink. If you think it will make you stand out too much, say at dinner, order a glass of wine, a beer or your preferred cocktail and an iced tea or soft drink and just take an occasional sip of the booze. If you want to imbibe more, order something from room service or bring something up to your room later. And I know everyone would hate to think that something bad could happen with people you work with, but be careful about leaving your drinks unattended.

   There was a post on here just the other day about someone who was drugged and assaulted at a work function.

9. AnonymousMarch 2,2024 at 7:41PM UTC

   One piece bathing suit and board shorts for swimming:)

10. Meagan PriorMarch 4,2024 at 2:00PM UTC

    You act just like you would at work, perhaps a bit more laid back. But don’t get yourself into situations that could put you at risk. Watch your alcohol consumption and turn down any reason to visit someone’s hotel room. There’s plenty of public spaces to hang out. And dont forget….HAVE FUN!

11. Coach Nancie Kay ShumanMarch 4,2024 at 7:55PM UTC

    The first question I have is what is your personal style at work? Use that as a starting point. As suggested, certain wardrobe pieces work well, are comfortable and easy. Shift dresses, wrap dresses, linen pants, if you don't wear skirts. But personally, I would not go out and spend a great deal of money on things you won't wear away from this retreat. Do remember to pack a jacket or cardigan if there are going to be meetings held inside an air conditioned conference room.

    As for how do you act, how do you act when interacting casually with your co-workers in and around the office? While retreats such as this are often seen as an opportunity to be more relaxed and connect in a different way, it is also still a work event, so it is important to keep that in mind. Previous suggestions are good: don't over indulge in alcohol, if going into the water wear a one piece swim suit, and have a coverup handy, attend those outside activities which appeal to you, but recall that you don't have to attend any which you don't want to, outside of those mandated by the company.

    Enjoy your trip. I am sure that you will do fine.

12. AnonymousMarch 6,2024 at 4:01PM UTC

    Enjoy but never forget you are "at work"! The setting is nice and very different but the work and working relationships should be the same as at the office. People will drink more and I agree with the others that have said don't be that person. I've personally seen these things go sideways.

    So again, enjoy but never forget you are "at work"!

13. AnonymousMarch 8,2024 at 7:40PM UTC

    Lucky you! This is all great advice. Remember you are in a professional setting, and definitely don’t drink too much (which can be tempting in such an environment). Do you have an annual holiday party? If so, use the same behavior as you would there. Remember that you are “at work,” and that your actions will be noticed. Enjoy!

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