Speaking of conferences, I have never asked for permission to go to them. I just do, and then submit expenses.
In certain cases it's far easier to apologise later than ask for permission first.
In certain cases it's far easier to apologise later than ask for permission first.
Its attributed to Grace Hopper, a Rear Admiral in the Navy and a programmer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Murray_Hopper http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper