Really needed this exactly today. As a (much) older woman with massive imposter syndrome today I leave this afternoon for an overseas trip with young slim fit and impossibly beautiful and well clothed content creators (I am none of these things). I feel so out of my comfort zone, but desperately trying to embrace the opportunity rather than run screaming to the hills. And yes I did just check my passport despite knowing perfectly well it has years on it.
This is so relatable! I work for an international company and they took us to an unimaginably beautiful ski resort last year for a work retreat. I spent half of my time on the balcony just gazing out at the view in wonder and the rest of it in freefall panic whenever I had to leave the room. I also hid in the (fortunately, Japanese!) toilet at a friends book launch earlier this month because there was a “mixer” before it started. Social anxiety is so real!
Many, many years ago pharma companies used to take doctors & nurses to large conferences or educational events.
I always felt as you describe, largely I was travelling alone with the expectation I would get myself to the hotel, sometimes many miles away, when I didn’t speak the language.
Sometimes there was time in the itinerary to have a look round
I have mixed feeling about these trips as a consumer. They seem so lavish and I just think I’m paying for that as surely it all gets wrapped into the RRP!
However, I don’t mind you going! Keeping it real as usual.
Totally relate! And can we talk about press trips where literally every minute of the day is scheduled, they’ve ps led too many things into the day, the poor PRs are stressing about being too late for everything, the dress codes are non specific but it seems everyone has turned up with full-length designer Black Tie gear except you, and the only time you’re not alone is on the loo and when sleeping? 😅 x
Really needed this exactly today. As a (much) older woman with massive imposter syndrome today I leave this afternoon for an overseas trip with young slim fit and impossibly beautiful and well clothed content creators (I am none of these things). I feel so out of my comfort zone, but desperately trying to embrace the opportunity rather than run screaming to the hills. And yes I did just check my passport despite knowing perfectly well it has years on it.
This is so relatable! I work for an international company and they took us to an unimaginably beautiful ski resort last year for a work retreat. I spent half of my time on the balcony just gazing out at the view in wonder and the rest of it in freefall panic whenever I had to leave the room. I also hid in the (fortunately, Japanese!) toilet at a friends book launch earlier this month because there was a “mixer” before it started. Social anxiety is so real!
I’m third party shitting it on your behalf. I’d be terrified and fully relate to the feelings if not the exact scenario 😆
You’re brilliant! I hope you have a great time and I look forward to hearing about it in your insta
Many, many years ago pharma companies used to take doctors & nurses to large conferences or educational events.
I always felt as you describe, largely I was travelling alone with the expectation I would get myself to the hotel, sometimes many miles away, when I didn’t speak the language.
Sometimes there was time in the itinerary to have a look round
I have mixed feeling about these trips as a consumer. They seem so lavish and I just think I’m paying for that as surely it all gets wrapped into the RRP!
However, I don’t mind you going! Keeping it real as usual.
Have a great trip.
Totally relate! And can we talk about press trips where literally every minute of the day is scheduled, they’ve ps led too many things into the day, the poor PRs are stressing about being too late for everything, the dress codes are non specific but it seems everyone has turned up with full-length designer Black Tie gear except you, and the only time you’re not alone is on the loo and when sleeping? 😅 x
*packed too many things into the day
Enjoy Laura !
Sounds very exciting 😛
Lots of adrenaline rushes 😮
You can tell us all about your trip and
look forward to hearing all about it 🙌
I Check check check and go into an obsessive frenzy with passports ,papers, phone , charger blah blah blah
And then it kicks off again at the airport
Did I lock the doors leave no taps running
it goes on and on !