Requesting salary advances.

[multiband8303]

What's your take on it? Company only pays once a month, you are the chief consultant. Big medical bills just kicked in.

 

[theflyingpig]

Is that so?

 

[Semidevil]

just use the company budget and pay it back later. lol.

joking man.

 

[multiband8303]

Originally posted by: theflyingpig
Is that so?

Emergency apendectomy.

 

[Finalnight]

Originally posted by: multiband8303

Originally posted by: theflyingpig
Is that so?

Emergency apendectomy.

Some companies offer emergency loans for employees.

 

[Yukmouth]

Ouch, nm, missed the " advance " part.

I'd just ask for a raise, bills will sit.

 

[kranky]

I would probably not do it. I'd first work out a payment plan with whoever you owe.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

good luck, most will not do it. There is no reason you shouldn't be able to work out a payment plan with the medical provider.

 

[spidey07]

It will reflect very poorly on you if you do. That's something somebody at McDonalds would do because they can't make rent. You are supposed to be a professional and handle your personal business.

 

[Insomniator]

Never heard of once a month pay...

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: spidey07
It will reflect very poorly on you if you do. That's something somebody at McDonalds would do because they can't make rent. You are supposed to be a professional and handle your personal business.

That's what I would be worried about too.

However....... you know your boss better than we do. If he's cool and you explain the situation, it may not be that big of a deal.

 

[RKS]

I thought salary advances were only in the movies. Besides, shouldn't the 'chief consultant" have some sort of health insurance/plan?

 

[slsmnaz]

Originally posted by: Insomniator
Never heard of once a month pay...

huh?

 

[chorb]

Originally posted by: RKS
I thought salary advances were only in the movies. Besides, shouldn't the 'chief consultant" have some sort of health insurance/plan?

I think consultants aren't paid employees of the company, the get paid more per hour but are offered no benefits. I may be wrong.

 

[Sasiki]

Originally posted by: Insomniator
Never heard of once a month pay...

It's pretty common. The Alabama state school system gets paid once per month as do I in my job with a wholesale nursery. It cuts way down on payroll fees and associated costs. It's typically done for salaried employees only though.

 

[DayLaPaul]

Call JG Wentworth.

 

[Imdmn04]

If you are a white-collar professional, then you are expected to have a pretty decent safety net for emergencies.

Asking the company for an advance can potentially show immaturity, lack of organization and responsibility, it doesn't look good in front of management if you plan to advance.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: spidey07
It will reflect very poorly on you if you do. That's something somebody at McDonalds would do because they can't make rent. You are supposed to be a professional and handle your personal business.

Pretty much. You probably have at least 30 days to pay the medical bill anyway.

Check your employee handbook, mine mentions salary advances specifically (specifically, I believe it says pound sand).

Originally posted by: Insomniator
Never heard of once a month pay...

I used to get paid monthly. I think it's only legal for salaried employees.

 

[RaistlinZ]

Originally posted by: Imdmn04
If you are a white-collar professional, then you are expected to have a pretty decent safety net for emergencies.

Asking the company for an advance can potentially show immaturity, lack of organization and responsibility, it doesn't look good in front of management if you plan to advance.

What's more important, looking good or taking care of your medical emergencies? :roll:

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: chorb

Originally posted by: RKS
I thought salary advances were only in the movies. Besides, shouldn't the 'chief consultant" have some sort of health insurance/plan?

I think consultants aren't paid employees of the company, the get paid more per hour but are offered no benefits. I may be wrong.

Consultants (people who have specialized and valuable skills) are usually employed by and paid by a consulting firm. Contractors (warm bodies to fill a position that is likely to be terminated in the future) are often paid by the company they're contracting for, and generally get no benefits and wouldn't be eligible for a pay advance anyway.

 

[BarneyFife]

Originally posted by: multiband8303
What's your take on it? Company only pays once a month, you are the chief consultant. Big medical bills just kicked in.

How big is your medical bill? Even with shitty insurance you shouldn't be paying more than $1k.

 

[Imdmn04]

Originally posted by: RaistlinZ

Originally posted by: Imdmn04
If you are a white-collar professional, then you are expected to have a pretty decent safety net for emergencies.

Asking the company for an advance can potentially show immaturity, lack of organization and responsibility, it doesn't look good in front of management if you plan to advance.

What's more important, looking good or taking care of your medical emergencies? :roll:

The medical emergency is already taken care of, hence the bill.

The bill itself is not a medical emergency. Pay a couple percentage of interest for a payday loan is much cheaper than potential lost opportunities for advancement.

Image is important in the corporate world, and don't be so short sighted.

 

[bctbct]

Hospitals will work on a payment plan. Its frowned upon to ask your boss for money.

 

[olds]

I would think you could delay paying the DR bill till you get paid.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: BarneyFife

Originally posted by: multiband8303
What's your take on it? Company only pays once a month, you are the chief consultant. Big medical bills just kicked in.

How big is your medical bill? Even with shitty insurance you shouldn't be paying more than $1k.

Yea where do you work? Do you not have insurance? is it even a option?