Yes, it’s expensive, but usually not more expensive than actually going there (including incidentals like Uber rides, bar tabs, etc). The only thing is, you sa

Yes, it’s expensive, but usually not more expensive than actually going there (including incidentals like Uber rides, bar tabs, etc). The only thing is, you save ~30-60% of your money, but when compared to salaries, it’s probably not enough to make a meaningful difference. Anyway, it’s usually not just about the money, but getting away and doing stuff as a team (even if the team doesn’t know about the layoffs).