Corporate travel culture

This needs to be stated first, as every company will have a different culture when it comes to traveling, and it depends on your specific role as well as the size of the company. It is important to read your company’s official travel policy so you understand what you can officially do as well as what you cannot do. Otherwise, you may find that your expense reports are rejected and sent back to you with certain expenses not paid.

SEs will be expected to abide by the company’s travel policy. This is the governing set of rules for those individuals traveling, usually in regard to monetary values such as reimbursement for expenses, and the type of travel which can be booked. For example, the company policy may not allow a business class seat for a two-hour regional flight, but they will allow it for long international flights. While traveling, you will be allowed to expense your meals as well as customer meetings over dinner, if the AE is not present...