I do not know what to do.....I am serioulsy confused right now!
Okay, I got this job at this mortgage/insurance place. I am supposed to start work offically on December 3!
Anyway...I am only 20, and my husband and I just bought our first place, so right now our money is very tight!!
Well, last weekened I took a insurance class that cost me a little over 400 dollars!!
It really put as back, and we are scraping as of now! Then, my boss wanted me to go to another training class this week, and there was just no way I could afford the gas of going all the way across town. NOW, he is upset with me, and thinks that I am slacking off.....he thinks that not having money is no excuse!
Plus, I am upset because technically I am not supposed to start working until next week, and he is mad at me because I didnt go to a training class this week!I dont know what to do because I am a dedicated person...I just cant afford to go to all these things hes sending me to!
What should I do????
2007-11-28 15:50:31 · 11 answers · asked by mr.t'smom 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
sorry i posted this in two different places!
i didnt know where i should put it
2007-11-28 15:53:04 · update #1
I will put it to you very simple. If you are paying for these expenses out of pocket and not on that payroll yet there is nothing saying they will ever reimburse you for your efforts. I understand your concern with buying a first place, therefore you want to find a job that is stable. If this person is being that much of a prick now and you technically haven't started working for them, just wait until your officially on the payroll. The ball is in your court just keep it there and have confidence in yourself.
Do realize that nobody should ever work for free. I can assure you if your boss attended training no way he would be paying out of pocket expenses. I think you need to explore options elsewhere and look for another job immediately if you decide to take this one come Dec 3rd.
Skull
2007-11-28 15:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by SKULL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the interview for this job, did your boss tell you anything about these training classes? Did he say the training classes were required and that "you" would pay for out- of- pocket expenses?" Did he also mention that "you" would be paying for the classes?
Usually when someone fills out an application for work, it means they need to earn money for bill, etc. If he did mention to you that there would be some required (or "not" required) classes he may ask you to attend, but "didn't" inform you that you would be paying for these classes.
It's just hard for me to understand that you should be required to pay for these classed. Companies usually pay the expenses and cost of the class(s) not you.
If your boss didn't inform you that you would be paying for these classes and not the company, then I would say the company owes you $400.00 dollars and other expenses you incurred.
It seems to me, the right way of doing business, is to be up front about who will be paying the expenses for attending these classes. If they would have told you about the classes and that you would be required to pay all expanses at the time you applied for the job, you may have not excepted employment at this company.
That's not bad enough, now you're asked to attend another class. Most people can't afford (gas prices) to drive there cars around the block, much less going back and forth to a class that your boss expects you to attend with out so much as giving you a voucher for mileage/gas.
If they expect to keep there employees, then they should not treat them as they have treated you. By the way, did you get payed an hourly wage for attending the 1st class? If not, they owe you more money. What do they do, put this under "training.?
You haven't even officialy started worked for the company and look what has happened already. Dec. 3rd or not, you should have been payed your full hourly wage and should have not been required to pay $400.00 + dollors for any training class.
Unemployment office tomorrow and file a grievance report. Give all details and receipts (if you have them) and find out if this comes under Unfair Working Practices. Don't leave the job until you are satisfied with out come. Ignore your bosses bad attitude and go about your business. Don't discuss this with any co-workers. This is a private matter and should stay private. If any co-worker asks you why the boss is treating you badly, don't say anything. Instead keep a log about his nasty behavior to you.
2007-11-28 18:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by Eagles Fly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boss is just a little bit confused. He can't seperate out your time from the companies time. Just start working, see how you go. But apply for some other jobs. A good company will understand that you want to quit your current job because of these problems.
Also work on your refusals. Example, oh I really want to do that class, but I was planning to wash my hair...something like that.
You are 20, so you need to stand up for yourself a litle bit more without offending people.
2007-11-28 16:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that you would be getting paid for training or that they would not be requiring you to take classes that cost you so much without some form or reimbursement. I would be questioning the serious legitimacy of this job. If you cannot afford it, explain your situation. I don't know what else you can do.
2007-11-28 16:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This boss is ridiculous. Any valid activity that calls for training does not make you pay for that training out of your individual pocket. THEY pay for the learning - no longer you. what variety of a jerk could spring this on you on the final minute, neglect with reference to the reality which you would be able to no longer handle to pay for the learning that he might desire to be buying ($4 hundred is quite some funds for many folk), after which be offended with you when you consider which you're no longer leaping by way of hoops for him? that is large which you're a committed individual, yet there's a line between committed and getting walked throughout. he takes great thing approximately you when you consider which you're green in this section. believe me, that may no longer how an organization might desire to handle their worker. you may desire to diminish your losses and seem for yet another activity.
2016-10-18 08:04:08 · answer #5 · answered by kosmoski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies reirmburse their employees for travel expenses incurred on company business. You can tell him that you would of courwse love to take the training if you could be reimbursed for your out of pocket expenses.
Did you know that training that would be required when you accepted the position?
2007-11-28 16:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you got your basic license in insurance sales then you are doing fine. He wont be too much help but you might be able to sell by phone calls. The extra cost has to be considered if there was no state license.
2007-11-28 17:46:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain to your boss you would be more than happy to attend whatever training classes he feels would be beneficial to you and the company. Tell him you will need to be paid expenses to attent the training, that is expected and completely reasonable.
2007-11-28 15:55:49 · answer #8 · answered by bree 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
well you have certain options.
1. carpool- ask someone if they can give you a ride and pay them back later
2. training is always done before you really start. so the training part you shouldn't really be complaining that much. maybe its paid training.
2007-11-28 16:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The company should pay for those expenses.
Ask him for 37 cents a mile for the gas...
2007-11-28 16:01:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋