Another Job Bridge question

bennyineire

Hey peps, just wondering what people think about asking an employer to help out with travel expenses,
So I've applied for a quite technical role in Dublin and I just had a second interview, there will defiantly be a job at the end of the scheme at least that's what they told me.
I have to commute from the midlands and if I get offered the role I was thinking of asking for a travel allowance of maybe €50 a week of this company.
What do you think ? should I ask, do some job-bridge employers top up or is this a no no

dpofloinn

There is a reason why they are taking on interns and that is because they either cant or wont pay for new staff so if they arent willing to pay wages then why would they pay a travel allowance? That is what the 50 euro dole top up is for. Its not their problem that you are a victim of geography. So to answer your question it really depends on how badly you want the position. If you are not really bothered about working there ask away, however if you really want the position I wouldnt advise asking for anything. It would come across as very cheeky, remember they are doing you a favour by giving you the experience they have no obligation to give you anything other than time.

Panda_Turtle

dpofloinn wrote: »

It would come across as very cheeky, remember they are doing you a favour by giving you the experience they have no obligation to give you anything other than time.

But also remember that they don`t pay a cent, they will get your useful services for free. Yes of course they should teach you lots of skills and tips but thats what you get in return.

10. Will I get any top up contributions from the Host Organisation?

There is no employer top up contribution. However, there is nothing to prevent a
Host Organisation reimbursing an Intern for expenses incurred as part of the
internship.

From http://www.jobbridge.ie/toolkit/faqintern.pdf

bennyineire

This company is a start up and the reason that the job starts as Job-bridge is so save costs on their end, it is a technical role and there is a lot of training involved and by the end of the job-bridge they will be keeping the person on.
So from there point of view they will be getting an experienced person fully trained up in the company's role for free, I really don't think asking for €50 a week travel costs is cheeky particularly if they think I'm the right person for the role.

guinnessdrinker

It is entirely reasonable to ask for reimbursement of travel expenses. However, as it is a start up the cash flow may not yet allow them to pay this.

The other thing I would be careful about is that if the position came down to two interns and one asked for €50 a week travel expenses and the other intern didn't, they may well chose the intern that will cost them less.

Maybe wait to be offered the internship and then ask?

kadman

bennyineire wrote: »

This company is a start up and the reason that the job starts as Job-bridge is so save costs on their end, it is a technical role and there is a lot of training involved and by the end of the job-bridge they will be keeping the person on.
So from there point of view they will be getting an experienced person fully trained up in the company's role for free, I really don't think asking for €50 a week travel costs is cheeky particularly if they think I'm the right person for the role.

If there is definitely a job at the end of this, why dont they give it to you now, and cut out all the messing. There is a sw initiative that gives the employer a monthly sum, if they are taking you on fulltime. So check that out.

And be careful about the assumption that you will get first dibs on any new role. I know of 6 job bridge interns that assumed they would be first for ne w roles. they were not, as company policy meant any new roles had to be advertised. And of course experienced people applied. You know the rest of the story.

Jonny Blaze

I would give it a month to settle in (assuming you get it) and then approach them.

Explain that the travel costs are becoming an issue for you and see what they say.

bennyineire

So I got offered the role and start in two weeks, its a great role and the experience will be exactly what I need for my career path.
I've turner down a full time role that was going nowhere compared to this role so I guess I should be happy but I don't think there is any harm in asking for a €50 supplement to help with travel costs, btw my travel will cost me about €80 a week.
What do ya reckon

daza2014

I think it's reasonable to ask for travel expenses but it's how you approach it that may be important. I would be of the opinion to wait a few weeks to settle into the role, get to know a few people, prove your worth etc. Having a manager like you and know your a hard worker will definitely go more towards you getting a good response to your request as opposed to asking on Day 1... just my two cents on it!

dollhouse14

Jobs bridge is such a waste of time! Employers get away with free labour while the taxpayers pay for it, about time the government end this scheme and get them to pay their employees and get the tax from it which would make more sense.