Job interview but they won't pay travel expenses
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Hi,
I have a job interview lined up, but it is a few miles away; I asked if they would pay my travel expenses. They said it is not their policy to pay intervew expenses.
Is there any law I can use to make them pay for these? It's only a few pounds but it's the principle
I have a job interview lined up, but it is a few miles away; I asked if they would pay my travel expenses. They said it is not their policy to pay intervew expenses.
Is there any law I can use to make them pay for these? It's only a few pounds but it's the principle
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I don't believe there is. You don't have to go to the interview if it's that inconvenient.
What principle??
It's an employer's market out there at the mo. Competition for every job is fierce. If you get hung up on this "principle" all you're doing is making their job easier for them by ruling yourself out of their shortlist.
Why should employers pay travel expenses for everyone they interview? If you want to work, find the money to get there! I know there are ways people on benefits can claim interview expenses in certain circumstances, but it's paid for by the Govt not the employer.
If getting to the interview is too costly, how would you manage getting there (if you got the job) before your first paypacket turned up??
As has been said already, unbelievable!!
Wow.
If you pursue it you can kiss goodbye to the job.
If they haven't already kissed goodbye to it from just asking.
Do you mean from the job centre?
Because it is highly unlikely nor expected of potential employers to pay for travel expenses especially for just a few miles.
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have said somebody is making cack like that up.
Yes there is, I advise you to visit your nearest police station tomorrow.
Its also stated in the bible.
If so than perhaps there is a chance, but certain rules apply.
It reads like they asked the employer who said it's not their policy :eek: what a silly policy to have
How far are we talking here OP?
im guessing they feel foolish.
The reason I ask is just that I heard that you can't give a bad reference, you can't discriminate, you're not allowed to sack people etc, so I just wondered if there was a law about this as well.
I just think if they want to give me a job they should be prepared to put their hand in their pocket.
they are its called a wage and one you have not earn yet and its just a interview, they interview dozens if not 100s for that position, you cant really be serious so aye.
Companies can give a bad reference, as long as it's true, but many people choose to be safe. Companies can sack people too.
It seems you think you are doing them a favour by going for this interview? I would suggest this job is not quite right for you.
Oh. My. God. Seriously???????????!!!
Do you not know how hard it is to get a job right now? Do you not realise people are being made redundant every bloody day?
OP, your attitude sucks, and I'd be prepared to have a very long wait for a job unless you start living in the real world!!
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Erm, nah - not in these times where some people are actually desperate for jobs - It's hardly slim pickings for any employer looking for staff these days - why on earth would they pay your travel expenses when there's plenty of others out there who would be thrilled at just the prospect of an interview, and wouldn't dream of asking for travel expenses...Think about what you're saying...
I doubt you'll get the job now anyways, as your requested probably will have been noted...
I just thought there might be some rules about it LOL.