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“NEED TO CONVINCE THE BIG WIGS TO SEND YOU TO SPICEWORLD?” - 2023 VERSION

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Chad (Spiceworks)chad-spiceworksSpiceworks EmployeeThai Pepper
Jul 2023


Trying to convince your manager to let you attend SpiceWorld 2023? We’ve got
your back! Our SpiceWorld team has created a customizable template you can use
to help prove the value of attending the conference. This form letter has
everything: bullet-listed prices, links to hotel deals, and
professional-sounding verbs. You’re a shoe-in with this in your arsenal. So, I
guess I’ll see you in Austin - just look for the fatally-sweaty pale guy in an
orange shirt! Just copy/paste from below, or click right here to automatically
download a PDF.

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Dear [your manager’s name],

I’d like your permission to attend SpiceWorld 2023 in Austin, TX. It’s an
invaluable, in-person event that offers live events, workshops, and vendor
interaction. The event takes place September 5-7 at the Austin Convention
Center. Here’s a link to this year’s SpiceWorld agenda.

SpiceWorld 2023 even offers special rates at hotels that are within walking
distance/near the convention center. There are also early bird discounts for
registration, which are broken down below:

 * $499 through 8/3

 * $749 through 9/3

 * $799 after 9/3

 * $149 guest pass (welcome event, conference party, happy hours)

As you can see, if I can register before August 3rd, we will save up to $300 off
the full conference registration cost! Attending Spiceworld 2023 will be
beneficial for my personal and professional growth, as well as building our IT
team’s knowledge. Some of the benefits include:

 * Over 60 Tech sessions covering IT topics such as:

 * Networking

 * Security

 * Cloud

 * Virtualization

 * PowerShell, and more!

 * Keynote sessions by thought leaders in various fields

 * Unmatched in-person networking

In addition to education sessions, conference-goers get the opportunity to learn
about products and trends from top tech brands exhibiting at the show, such as
chromeOS, LastPass, CompTIA, baramundi, ninjaOne, and Eaton. After attending
SW23, I/we/our team will be able to offer a breakdown of sessions and what we
learned about any trending or relevant information/solutions.

Thank you for considering my request and I look forward to your reply,

[your name & awesomely-spicy title]

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pturzyThai Pepper
Jul 2023


Although this is a great letter, sadly this would not work for me. I sincerely
hope others can use this to their advantage. I think I used this the first year
to send to the President of my company and he was ALWAYS game for anything like
this or education. My current situation, same company, is different now.

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hulksmash72Habanero
Jul 2023


I wish this would work! Kudos to SW for the assist!

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Robert5205Pure Capsaicin
Aug 2023


Dear [your name & awesomely-spicy title],

I received your letter requesting that the company pay for your trip to
“SpiceWorld.” I am denying your request.

Everything that you cite - vendor interaction, training, and hands-on sessions -
has been available here in the office and with local vendors. Despite this, you
have failed to take any advantage of these in-house opportunities over the past
year. Not once, to the best of my recollection, have you demonstrated an
interest in researching a new product or briefing our team on some techniques
that may improve our ability to perform our jobs. Not once, that is, until it
involves an interstate trip, paid hotel and meals, and “conference party, happy
hours.”

Our employment agreement is a value-for-value exchange. If you desire to
increase the amount of value the company gives to you, I’d suggest that you work
on ways to increase the value you give to the company. I’ll watch your
performance, initiative, and contributions over the next year. If you
demonstrate an abiding effort to self-educate, interact with vendors, and
increase the technology awareness of the team, we can discuss “SpiceWorld” then.

[your manager’s name]

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DZeeHabanero
Aug 2023


Thanks, Robert.

I needed a template to respond to staff sending me requests to attend another
boondoggle so they can bring home tchotchkes to clutter their desks.

One week it’s whining about no longer being able to work from home and how they
have sick kids and the office is too hot, and the next they want to go to Texas
in September at the peak of back to school, stay in hotels, and want $149 for
rail drinks and domestic beer.

I can’t even get $500 approved for licenses we actually need to do business
since our revenues are down with the economy.

Helps a lot.

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Robert5205Pure Capsaicin
Aug 2023


DZee:

> Thanks, Robert.
> 
> I needed a template to respond to staff sending me requests to attend another
> boondoggle so they can bring home tchotchkes to clutter their desks.
> 
> One week it’s whining about no longer being able to work from home and how
> they have sick kids and the office is too hot, and the next they want to go to
> Texas in September at the peak of back to school, stay in hotels, and want
> $149 for rail drinks and domestic beer.
> 
> I can’t even get $500 approved for licenses we actually need to do business
> since our revenues are down with the economy.
> 
> Helps a lot.

Not sure if you’re serious…

A lot of folks posts how they get denied. My goal was to, perhaps, give them
some insight into how a manager might see the request if it comes out of the
blue. If they’re one of those people who is always going the extra mile at work,
a request like this is more likely to be well received. If not, the power to
change how they are perceived by management is within their power. It may not
always change the result, but it certainly can remove a roadblock.

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TagYourITCayenne
Aug 2023


Robert5205:

> Dear [your name & awesomely-spicy title],
> 
> I received your letter requesting that the company pay for your trip to
> “SpiceWorld.” I am denying your request.
> 
> Everything that you cite - vendor interaction, training, and hands-on sessions
> - has been available here in the office and with local vendors. Despite this,
> you have failed to take any advantage of these in-house opportunities over the
> past year. Not once, to the best of my recollection, have you demonstrated an
> interest in researching a new product or briefing our team on some techniques
> that may improve our ability to perform our jobs. Not once, that is, until it
> involves an interstate trip, paid hotel and meals, and “conference party,
> happy hours.”
> 
> Our employment agreement is a value-for-value exchange. If you desire to
> increase the amount of value the company gives to you, I’d suggest that you
> work on ways to increase the value you give to the company. I’ll watch your
> performance, initiative, and contributions over the next year. If you
> demonstrate an abiding effort to self-educate, interact with vendors, and
> increase the technology awareness of the team, we can discuss “SpiceWorld”
> then.
> 
> [your manager’s name]

Dear [my manager’s name],

Thank you for responding to my request and the overwhelming interest in my
ongoing education and ideas on how to help contribute to the company. I will be
taking an unscheduled vacation on the days of September 5-7.

[smart-a**]

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Phectodrewlubken0647Datil
Aug 2023


Even if this would convince the COO, it’s still need a solution for convincing
me

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craigsmithTabasco
Aug 2023


Where’s the one for my wife, the real boss?

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Ode2joyThai Pepper
Aug 2023


craigsmith:

> Where’s the one for my wife, the real boss?

Offer to let her come with you. If she’s anything like my real boss, she’ll let
you buy a single ticket and put you on the plane real fast!

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Robert5205Pure Capsaicin
Aug 2023


TagYourIT:
> Robert5205:
> 
> > Dear [your name & awesomely-spicy title],
> > 
> > I received your letter requesting that the company pay for your trip to
> > “SpiceWorld.” I am denying your request.
> > 
> > Everything that you cite - vendor interaction, training, and hands-on
> > sessions - has been available here in the office and with local vendors.
> > Despite this, you have failed to take any advantage of these in-house
> > opportunities over the past year. Not once, to the best of my recollection,
> > have you demonstrated an interest in researching a new product or briefing
> > our team on some techniques that may improve our ability to perform our
> > jobs. Not once, that is, until it involves an interstate trip, paid hotel
> > and meals, and “conference party, happy hours.”
> > 
> > Our employment agreement is a value-for-value exchange. If you desire to
> > increase the amount of value the company gives to you, I’d suggest that you
> > work on ways to increase the value you give to the company. I’ll watch your
> > performance, initiative, and contributions over the next year. If you
> > demonstrate an abiding effort to self-educate, interact with vendors, and
> > increase the technology awareness of the team, we can discuss “SpiceWorld”
> > then.
> > 
> > [your manager’s name]
> 
> Dear [my manager’s name],
> 
> Thank you for responding to my request and the overwhelming interest in my
> ongoing education and ideas on how to help contribute to the company. I will
> be taking an unscheduled vacation on the days of September 5-7.
> 
> [smart-a**]

Dear [smart-a**],

I never said you couldn’t go. I only said that the company isn’t going to foot
the bill. Please enjoy yourself.

[the boss]

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TagYourITCayenne
Aug 2023


Robert5205:

> > 
> 
> Dear [smart-a**],
> 
> I never said you couldn’t go. I only said that the company isn’t going to foot
> the bill. Please enjoy yourself.
> 
> [the boss]

Touché

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Kelly (Spiceworks)kelly-spiceworksSpiceworks EmployeeChipotle
Aug 2023


In case it’s also helpful to share IRL scenarios, there are some great examples
and mentions of Spiceworks users who have attended SpiceWorld, and shared some
of the valuable highlights (linked below)! Lots of mentions of “learning”, “ROI
with Vendors”, etc. Oh, and plus, you could potentially win a ticket if you
haven’t submitted your entry already! @ode2joy , your comment comes to mind!


Five Lucky Winners Receive SpiceWorld Tickets! Join Our SpiceWorld Sweepstakes!
Water Cooler

> We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for the Spiceworks
> Community! We are giving away five tickets to the hottest I.T. Conference
> (September 5-7), SpiceWorld , where you’ll discover the hottest trends,
> network with industry firebrands, and forge connections to ignite your career
> and take your business to new heights. Join us in this contest by filling out
> a form and answering a question about your favorite memories from previous
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Aaron.FloraThai Pepper
Aug 2023


You’d be my dopamine machine, I could bait you incessantly and scratch your
phone number into bathroom stalls for the rest of time.

“What have you have you done for me lately?”


Robert5205:

> Dear [your name & awesomely-spicy title],
> 
> I received your letter requesting that the company pay for your trip to
> “SpiceWorld.” I am denying your request.
> 
> Everything that you cite - vendor interaction, training, and hands-on sessions
> - has been available here in the office and with local vendors. Despite this,
> you have failed to take any advantage of these in-house opportunities over the
> past year. Not once, to the best of my recollection, have you demonstrated an
> interest in researching a new product or briefing our team on some techniques
> that may improve our ability to perform our jobs. Not once, that is, until it
> involves an interstate trip, paid hotel and meals, and “conference party,
> happy hours.”
> 
> Our employment agreement is a value-for-value exchange. If you desire to
> increase the amount of value the company gives to you, I’d suggest that you
> work on ways to increase the value you give to the company. I’ll watch your
> performance, initiative, and contributions over the next year. If you
> demonstrate an abiding effort to self-educate, interact with vendors, and
> increase the technology awareness of the team, we can discuss “SpiceWorld”
> then.
> 
> [your manager’s name]

1



ShelbyZttopChipotle
Aug 2023


Robert5205:
> TagYourIT:
> > Robert5205:
> > 
> > > Dear [your name & awesomely-spicy title],
> > > 
> > > I received your letter requesting that the company pay for your trip to
> > > “SpiceWorld.” I am denying your request.
> > > 
> > > Everything that you cite - vendor interaction, training, and hands-on
> > > sessions - has been available here in the office and with local vendors.
> > > Despite this, you have failed to take any advantage of these in-house
> > > opportunities over the past year. Not once, to the best of my
> > > recollection, have you demonstrated an interest in researching a new
> > > product or briefing our team on some techniques that may improve our
> > > ability to perform our jobs. Not once, that is, until it involves an
> > > interstate trip, paid hotel and meals, and “conference party, happy
> > > hours.”
> > > 
> > > Our employment agreement is a value-for-value exchange. If you desire to
> > > increase the amount of value the company gives to you, I’d suggest that
> > > you work on ways to increase the value you give to the company. I’ll watch
> > > your performance, initiative, and contributions over the next year. If you
> > > demonstrate an abiding effort to self-educate, interact with vendors, and
> > > increase the technology awareness of the team, we can discuss “SpiceWorld”
> > > then.
> > > 
> > > [your manager’s name]
> > 
> > Dear [my manager’s name],
> > 
> > Thank you for responding to my request and the overwhelming interest in my
> > ongoing education and ideas on how to help contribute to the company. I will
> > be taking an unscheduled vacation on the days of September 5-7.
> > 
> > [smart-a**]
> 
> Dear [smart-a**],
> 
> I never said you couldn’t go. I only said that the company isn’t going to foot
> the bill. Please enjoy yourself.
> 
> [the boss]



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theitguy107Cayenne
Aug 2023


Appreciate the effort, but these kinds of templates don’t always work. To
convince the company to send you, you need to demonstrate that there is business
value to the company for having you attend. This includes things like
representing the company if you are speaking at one of the breakout sessions
(marketing advantage), pointing out specific sessions or vendors that relate to
an ongoing or future project the company has (like PowerShell sessions that are
related to the company’s automation initiative), or listing specific examples of
how previous conferences have helped the organization (for example, I ran into
the CommQuotes booth when we were in the middle of phone system project, and we
ended up going with the solution they proposed).

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Kelly (Spiceworks)kelly-spiceworksSpiceworks EmployeeChipotle
Aug 2023


theitguy107:

> Appreciate the effort, but these kinds of templates don’t always work. To
> convince the company to send you, you need to demonstrate that there is
> business value to the company for having you attend. This includes things like
> representing the company if you are speaking at one of the breakout sessions
> (marketing advantage), pointing out specific sessions or vendors that relate
> to an ongoing or future project the company has (like PowerShell sessions that
> are related to the company’s automation initiative), or listing specific
> examples of how previous conferences have helped the organization (for
> example, I ran into the CommQuotes booth when we were in the middle of phone
> system project, and we ended up going with the solution they proposed).

Thanks for sharing! I passed this insight along to the SpiceWorld team for
future reference.

Also, love hearing about how @phil-commquotes and the CommQuotes team did a good
job in getting you connected with the right solution at SpiceWorld! So awesome.

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Phil@CommQuotesphil-commquotesBrand RepresentativeThai Pepper
Aug 2023


theitguy107:

> Appreciate the effort, but these kinds of templates don’t always work. To
> convince the company to send you, you need to demonstrate that there is
> business value to the company for having you attend. This includes things like
> representing the company if you are speaking at one of the breakout sessions
> (marketing advantage), pointing out specific sessions or vendors that relate
> to an ongoing or future project the company has (like PowerShell sessions that
> are related to the company’s automation initiative), or listing specific
> examples of how previous conferences have helped the organization (for
> example, I ran into the CommQuotes booth when we were in the middle of phone
> system project, and we ended up going with the solution they proposed).

WHAT’S UP JOSH! Come say hi if at the show!

@theitguy107

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theitguy107Cayenne
Aug 2023


Phil@CommQuotes:
> theitguy107:
> 
> > Appreciate the effort, but these kinds of templates don’t always work. To
> > convince the company to send you, you need to demonstrate that there is
> > business value to the company for having you attend. This includes things
> > like representing the company if you are speaking at one of the breakout
> > sessions (marketing advantage), pointing out specific sessions or vendors
> > that relate to an ongoing or future project the company has (like PowerShell
> > sessions that are related to the company’s automation initiative), or
> > listing specific examples of how previous conferences have helped the
> > organization (for example, I ran into the CommQuotes booth when we were in
> > the middle of phone system project, and we ended up going with the solution
> > they proposed).
> 
> WHAT’S UP JOSH! Come say hi if at the show!

I’ll be there this year!

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Phil@CommQuotesphil-commquotesBrand RepresentativeThai Pepper
Aug 2023


theitguy107:

> I’ll be there this year!

Great, we have a HUGE Booth and more caricature fun plus some other cool stuff!
SEE… YOU… THERE!

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