Long Weekends and Team work

With Christmas falling on a Thursday this year, it makes for a strange work week. Two full days, one leave early, one off, and back to regular for one last day and then the weekend. As a result, our executive team has decided to close the office on Friday. This will allow some of the staff a 4 day holiday weekend. The reservations department will return to normal on Saturday, or at least as normal as they can be. I can say that since I used to be part of the group. Thank you executive team.
On a visit to my old desk earlier today, I was asked by a co-worker about hotels in Rome. She was dealing with a prospective client for Damron Vacations, and needed some insight. I love Rome and have been three times in the past three years. I got out my guide book and maps to help determine the best hotel for her clients needs. I recommended a hotel for the first few nights since it is trendy and favored by stars and starlets. Never know who will be in Rome for the holidays. The second hotel she had selected was one that I have actually stayed in on my second trip to Rome. It is convenient to the train terminal, easy to get to the airport, and the section of town the client wanted. Hopefully by pitching in with my knowledge, the sale will go through.
With the economy in its current situation, people need to lend a hand, even if it falls outside the scope of their duties. No company will be able to survive with 'it's not my job' attitude these days. Team work goes along way in boosting morale.
So if your work where co-workers are reluctant to help, maybe it is time for a new work environment. Try job.travel, it's a new website for employment in the hospitality and travel industry. It covers a wide range of career paths and opportunities. And if you sudden find yourself faced with a loooonnnnnggg weekend, why not go somewhere? Future Vacations, Damron Vacations, and Discovery Future Vacations have some great last minute packages available, some with discounts up to $600!! And once you are all booked, don't forget about 2go.travel to keep track of your reservations and experiences.