Quick question. I have an interview on Monday. It would require me to drive 270 miles one way. I haven't been offered reimbursement for mileage or a hotel stay. I would rent a car since mine is slightly older, and I would be afraid to drive it that far. If they would reimbuse mileage, it would pay for itself. The job is with my current company. I would be traveling from Philly to Pittsburgh. I am having second thoughts about it. Should I make a convenient excuse until this is resolved? It sounds like a good oppurtunity, but I am hesitant to lay out that money with no guarantee of a job. It would be nice if they would have done a telephone interview to screen me beforehand to make sure it is worth my while to travel out there..any thoughts?
2006-12-01 16:18:24 · 5 answers · asked by James W 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well what concerns me is they didn't even offer it which seems to be a courtesy. That is quite a distance, and the car rental plus two days of time, plus the hotel (cheapest one is 110 dollars a night there) just makes me concerned. The other thing that upsets me is it is currently the company I work for, just a different office
2006-12-01 16:28:29 · update #1
I am from Pittsburgh. The job is in Philly
I am not sure if I would like it out in that area either. I would literally be completely alone. All of my good friends are back here, and they are life long friends, from elementary to college.I wouldn't want to stay out that way permanenty
2006-12-01 16:30:14 · update #2
I think I am going to make a convenient excuse on Sunday night and e-mail the hiring manager why I couldn't make it. I can possibly reschule for the following Monday. Maybe those issues would be resolved in the meantime?
2006-12-01 16:38:31 · update #3
It's going to be about $50 for you to rent a car + fuel for the day. If that seems like a worthwhile bet then you can go for it.
With that being said there is no harm in calling the hiring manager beforehand to confirm there is mutual interest. Politely ask to get some more details on the position so that you can do some research and come up with any questions you may need to ask in the interview. If it doesn't sound like a win then you can always back out.
2006-12-01 16:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by Rob R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't imagine that they wouldn't pay for your expenses considering you already work for the company and because Philly to Pittsburgh is quite a drive for an interview. Ask your hiring manager, hr manager or the person you are interviewing. You could simply say, I was wondering if any travel expenses are reimbursable? Perhaps they forgot to mention it to you?
I don't think it's a good idea to cancel last minute. He may have rearranged his schedule to accommodate you. But are you taking a vacation day to miss your current job for this interview? If they are giving you the day off, maybe that can be a lead in to the question about them covering any expenses.
2006-12-01 16:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by jblonde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since it is an internal transfer speak to your supervisor...... find out if your company has a reimbursement policy...... if they dont .... remember this
nothing worth doing has a guarantee..... when u take a chance thats exactly what it is.... a chance
If u get the job, the you will probably receive a raise so it is worth it.... if u dont get the job then u had a nice trip to pittsburgh
do something fun after the interview
2006-12-01 16:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by imwatch420 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is about taking risks. Why not take the risk of losing some money if you can get the job and make even more money? It depends on how much this opportunity means to you. If it's a great one, I'd say take the risk. Is it a can't-miss-it-will-regret-it if I don't go kind of thing?
2006-12-01 16:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on a few things. Are they paying for the relocation if you are granted for the new position? Or are you responsible? If you are responsible, and you asked or aplied for the position instead of them approaching you, I think they will not reimburse you. You can always ask your boss though.
2006-12-01 16:24:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋