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Interview, travel expenses

texans Mar 24 2006, 11:14 PM Post #1

Should I expect the facility that wants to interview me to pay for my travel expenses for the interview?

sandylegsntoes Mar 25 2006, 11:52 AM Post #2

Hmmm, good question. Ask the employer, "Will your facility cover travel expenses for the interview?"
I strongly encourage you to be on top of questions such as these in order to establish early on that you
1. are able to communicate perhaps uncomfortable questions and situations 2. have a clear understanding of EXACTLY what is being presented. For instance, starting out as as respites we were offered a private bedroom and bathroom in either home. What we weren't aware of and didn't think to ask was, the residents hold the key to our private bedroom. The clients use the 'private' bathroom when we aren't there. Think ahead for situations such as this as well as address issues ASAP when they come up!

musibeth Mar 25 2006, 12:32 PM Post #3

At my last interview, I was required to pay for travelling expenses (which were relatively low, since it was only a few hours from my home), but they provided a room (and private bath) and meals for the several days I was there.
~Beth

webmaster Mar 25 2006, 10:35 PM Post #4

Some facilities will pay all your expenses, some will pay a portion, some will pay none.

If a facility that is far away won't pay expenses and you can't afford to cover the expense, obviously they should not be a consideration. Don't make the same mistake we once did and accept a position - sight unseen. It was a very bad thing. We only lasted five months and knew after about 2 1/2 we were for sure leaving.

Any expenses that are not reimbursed are usually tax deductible if you itemize including mileage. (however, this is not tax advice. You need to check with your accountant or tax professional concerning any tax deductions)
 

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