Employer wants training but won't pay

GDB2222

andydownes123 wrote: »

I have more than two years with them

I see no problem with the employer changing their job criteria, so your existing post becomes redundant. They pay you off, which will cost a few weeks pay, and then they have to go through the process of hiring someone to fill the new post. That may cost them more than your redundancy pay.

In practice, if you are good at your job and the training is not too expensive, wouldn't both parties be better off reaching some compromise on this?

System

The training is a level 7 qualification and costs thousands

GDB2222

andydownes123 wrote: »

The training is a level 7 qualification and costs thousands

What have you decided to do?

System

GDB2222 wrote: »

What have you decided to do?

Qualification wise - doesn't really matter, as long as it's an MA or MSc

Gavin83

Most companies (certainly professional anyway) require their employees to have qualifications and/or certifications paid for out of their own pocket. What is slightly unusual in this case is that you are already employed by them and they're asking you to do it. How long have you worked there?

I think my answer would depend on how much I liked the job. If you refused you are probably on borrowed time. However given that they want you to do it and it seems like it would be good for your career I'd look to negotiate. Ideally you'd split the cost with them but even some sort of day release would be a perk. Depends on what is important to you.

System

Gavin83 wrote: »

Most companies (certainly professional anyway) require their employees to have qualifications and/or certifications paid for out of their own pocket. What is slightly unusual in this case is that you are already employed by them and they're asking you to do it. How long have you worked there?

I think my answer would depend on how much I liked the job. If you refused you are probably on borrowed time. However given that they want you to do it and it seems like it would be good for your career I'd look to negotiate. Ideally you'd split the cost with them but even some sort of day release would be a perk. Depends on what is important to you.

Over a decade working for them. It wasn't a requirement of the job and it isn't in my job description. They like you to do it and don't really understand you not doing. It's just in the past, they would be pay, which is obviously better. Now, they still desire it, but can't afford to pay so want the employees to pay for it. Problem is as I've said before, most are willing to pay, which makes it awkward for those that don't want to pay.

It also comes down to the fact that many who do it have huge student loans anyway that mean it's just more on top and has little or no impact. For me, I've paid mine off and don't really want to start paying £150 a month for the next tens years again. Basically, I can't afford it either.