Expenses for working from home?

Savvy_Sue

marcarm wrote: »

it's getting milder now so just stick another jumper on if you don't want the heating on.

This. Unless we get another freeze, it's really been quite pleasant. And yes, there is always the potential of going to a library, or a coffee shop.

Although it depends on the nature of the work being done. I think my manager would be a bit miffed if they found I was working on payroll files in a public place, but they probably wouldn't mind if I prepared next year's timesheets while out and about, as long as I put the hours in!

[Deleted User]

It comes down to this. Either say yes and work at home, your choice, or refuse, again your choice.

Exodi

vostro123 wrote: »

I see, thanks. So I can claim back tax to the value of £4 per week?

Commuting costs are unaffected unfortunately as I walk to work.

EDIT: is my employer legally obliged to pay me something?

But you'd undoubtedly be saving time by not having to walk to work.

Frankly I'm astonished this is a concern of yours, I work from home occasionally and it hasn't even crossed my mind to count the pence I spend on extra electricity. The arrangement is usually preferred as I can make lunch cheaper, can take longer breaks than may otherwise be acceptable, can wake up 10 minutes before I'm due to start and could spend lunch time with my feet up watching an episode of something as opposed to eating a cling film wrapped sandwich at my desk scrolling through my phone.

I'd also imagine asking an employer for a reimbursement of mere pounds would raise eyebrows.

EDIT: just seen your also leaving the job soon. I have a feeling this may have an effect on future references...

getmore4less

vostro123 wrote: »

I'm leaving the company in a couple of months to start a new job elsewhere.

Have you resigned?

Marvel1

Heating: I never put my heating on during the day when I'm off work/weekend - extra layer of clothes sorted.

truffy

Time spent to money gained ratio is low, gain a new micro skill, polish up your resume, set a 2-year goal of say 3-month cycles to increase your monthly income by x-percent. I'd use it as an opportunity to rewire thinking, it's when you really know the value of your time you get more from yourself, a lot more than the amount involved in this one.

vostro123

Exodi wrote: »

But you'd undoubtedly be saving time by not having to walk to work.

Frankly I'm astonished this is a concern of yours, I work from home occasionally and it hasn't even crossed my mind to count the pence I spend on extra electricity. The arrangement is usually preferred as I can make lunch cheaper, can take longer breaks than may otherwise be acceptable, can wake up 10 minutes before I'm due to start and could spend lunch time with my feet up watching an episode of something as opposed to eating a cling film wrapped sandwich at my desk scrolling through my phone.

I'd also imagine asking an employer for a reimbursement of mere pounds would raise eyebrows.

EDIT: just seen your also leaving the job soon. I have a feeling this may have an effect on future references...

I've worked from home on occasion plenty of times before - a day here, a day there - and the cost has never crossed my mind before. It's more that my housemates have already starting nagging about how it's not fair that we're all sharing the bills which will be higher as a result of me working from home. Latest estimate from my employer is that I'll need to work from home for at least 6 weeks now. Our house is unfortunately expensive to heat: high ceilings and single glazing. I can't really work elsewhere (like a coffee shop) as I take regular phone calls which are considered confidential.

I already have my references. Tbh I guess I'm just in a bad mood from sitting at my kitchen table for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week (no we don't have a living room, and I can't fit a desk into my shoebox bedroom either!).

getmore4less

Your leaving manage the situation to your benefit.

That's not piddling over a few quid for the bills that's dealing with your skillset and project that needs completing.