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Hi there I wondered how you would deal with this. I gave my budget sorted out the way I want but I have a few work trips I need to go away for.
I need to at petrol, hotel and some meals in advance and claim it back. That can add up and takes anything up to a month to claim back,
What would you do?
I need to at petrol, hotel and some meals in advance and claim it back. That can add up and takes anything up to a month to claim back,
What would you do?
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Use a credit card
Ask work for an advance
Not in any particular order
No we have to book and claim back
Not sure never askEd. I probably wouldn’t because it would be embarrassing as other people are going with me
They might be just as pleased that you asked!
Mortgage 5 years to go, otherwise free of the debt at last!
If you have to travel regularly, or the bills end up being very large, I think you need to talk to HR/finance about having a direct booking system at work, or a company credit card.
it was difficult for me because i was on 12 month probation.
i told the truth i had mortgage wife child cats and overdraft maxed out. i asked would they pay me an advance of expenses and they did. Yet second time i asked they gave me a company credit card.
you cannot be disciplined or sacked for not having money to pay for your companies business.
Following the Martin mantra "Earn more, have less debt, improve credit worthiness" :money:
Jun 2020 Update: Loan £1,925.63, Credit Cards £37,541.74Overdrafts £1,540.00 Total Debt: £41,007.37 / 1% = £410.07