Business trips and Corona Virus

Working for a company and you have declared you are willing to travel internationally during your job? well, for many people this is the case, for more allowances, more chance to be accepted, more opportunities to grow and gain experience... and after all, isn't it fun to travel a lot?

Sure it is, until one morning you wake up and read in the news about a new type of flu, killing people within weeks and there is still no cure for it! bloody hell!

things get worse when in the afternoon, you receive an schedule from your boss to travel abroad and you check online for the destination: the map is in purple color which means it is a high risk destination.

well, there are many advises online how to avoid the virus, from wearing a mask and how to wear it right! to not to shake hands, wash your hands thoroughly etc...

for example I saw this on steemit and it was helpful: https://steemit.com/health/@quochuy/catching-a-virus-while-travelling

but I have other suggestions:

first: try to reschedule your trip!
yes! it sounds simple and the most effective solution! go to your boss office and explain the situation with a good temper and right attitude.

second: you may be able to do your trip meetings over the net. this may reduce some success chances but you can get more prepared with studying about how to do a business meeting over video conf.

third: if you had to do the trip, stay positive. study about the destination and be prepared, but avoid obsessive acts!

A word with employers:
I have been running my own company for last 15 years. don't forget, your employers are: your most important asset and... their safety and health should be the most important thing.

I tried to talk in an extreme materialistic way! for those who are walking on the edge! my own approach is: they are my best friends, they are my family and their health is the most important thing for me.

image source: http://www.cyprustourism.news/19260/cyprus-fm-issues-travel-advice-for-wuhan-china-due-to-coronavirus-outbreak/