cutie23 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 When is it appropriate to pay for external training courses yourself when working with an organisation? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Hans Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 If it's non-compulsory I don't think there is any reason for the company to pay you through it. If it is compulsory, then they should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 With an awful lot of people now working through agencies, they're finding they have to fund courses and certificates themselves or become unemployable. And they're not cheap. £800 for a friend of mine. Another way of keeping people's wages down or keeping them unemployed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have paid for and completed lots of work related courses.. I'm not afraid to invest in myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 With an awful lot of people now working through agencies, they're finding they have to fund courses and certificates themselves or become unemployable. And they're not cheap. £800 for a friend of mine. Another way of keeping people's wages down or keeping them unemployed. Welcome to the world of the professional. £800 is fairly cheap for a course. If you want to stay current in your field then you do need to pay some money out and if you are doing agency work it's your responsibility no-one elses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphi 24 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I only pay the costs of training when it relates directly to the work and will bring benefit to the organisation. Previously there was sufficient money around to be able to pay 50-50 on courses that might benefit the organisation and the individual (ie a degree course/module) but with the economic squeeze that's just not possible now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I1L2T3 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Just about to start studying for a couple of professional qualifications myself. Happy to do it myself and happy to pay. If I get a different job off the back of it I don't owe my current employer anything. Especially important to do this when you feel that you're getting a bit out of date in the existing job but for whatever reason your employer doesn't require you to get updated just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I have paid for and completed lots of work related courses.. I'm not afraid to invest in myself...ah well at least you can claim it back from the taxman:roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 ah well at least you can claim it back from the taxman:roll: Providing he paid the tax man first, of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 ah well at least you can claim it back from the taxman:roll: Not self employed so how? Please tell....I could do with a nice cheque from HMRC ---------- Post added 12-11-2013 at 09:56 ---------- Providing he paid the tax man first, of course I'm PAYE so don't have much choice in the matter...how about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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