Really bad day

[hallows_eve]

I was told by my management at work that they would reimburse me for my tuition to get a certificate through a university in my state, and after I paid for the first round of tuition I asked when the reimbursement was coming because I had to pay for my second round of tuition, and I was told the reimbursement isn't happening. Which is my fault that I trusted my management and didn't sign anything, but I didn't feel it was necessary to question the CIO of my work. She then told me maybe one day she could get the reimbursement and kept my hope alive. This was $6,000 by the way so I didn't want to just let it go.

I started applying for other jobs after my certificate because I couldn't get over not being reimbursed and being strung along by the CIO. I interviewed for basically my dream job and was really optimistic, and today they told me I wasn't being hired AND the CIO of my current job said I'm absolutely never being reimbursed "sorry". The reason I'm not being reimbursed is because she didn't look into it before she told me to enroll, she thought she had the authority to reimburse but actually doesn't.

That was all of my savings. I have no savings left at all. The CIO said "You said you were struggling with something." "Yes, buying food."

I'm just not in a good headspace now and needed to vent. I'm supposed to go workout tonight which is something I'm struggling with just in life, and I'd much rather go lay in bed and cry.

[Blueruth]

That sounds so frustrating and awful 😢. She shouldn’t have led you on. At least referred you to HR for the facts! I hope you can make use of the first part. The market is in your favor. Perhaps that can be a selling point… investing in your career …and maybe you can negotiate for the second half as part of a package. Rooting for you!

[CarlJames]

That is really unacceptable treatment. Hard to say whether she led you on knowing you weren't going to get the reimbursement, or made a genuine mistake about her authority. But either way it is inexcusable. I don't blame you for losing trust in them and looking for another job.

In the meantime, could you ask her for a raise on account of your improved qualifications and certificate? I'm sure she could arrange that if she chose to.

[hallows_eve in reply to CarlJames]

Unfortunately she told me a raise isn’t possible either, part of the initial deal was that after I got this certificate I would be promoted and given a raise, and she backed out of that as well when she said I wouldn’t be reimbursed. It’s all really messed up.

[WickNeo in reply to hallows_eve]

That’s reprehensible. I’m so sorry this happened to you. I agree that looking for a new job may be the best thing right now. It’s also a way for you to be able to see your worth. Especially, since you invested in yourself by getting a certificate in your field (even if it was under the promise of reimbursement). You’ve done the hard work of completing your coursework, so keep sending out those resumés. That company doesn’t deserve you.

[CarlJames in reply to hallows_eve]

Sorry to hear that. I have no idea how people do things like that and sleep at night. Hold your head high, and look for somewhere that appreciates you.

[Hollick]

hallows, I'm so sorry your struggling, I hope things turn around for you..thank you for sharing and please, do take care..God bless.