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I'm possibly going to get an internship at a company this summer, and since its a unpaid internship, I have no real way of paying for a bus pass to get to work every day.
Is there a way to politely bring up the subject?
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edited Dec 18 '15 at 18:26
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I'm possibly going to get an internship at a company this summer, and since its a unpaid internship, I have no real way of paying for a bus pass to get to work every day.
Is there a way to politely bring up the subject?
expenses internship
edited Dec 18 '15 at 18:26
AndreiROM
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asked Apr 10 '12 at 19:37
jrg
243511
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Just ask! Be forthright, show your boss the price, and ask.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 20:02
2
..and ask before you incur the expense, in case there's certain forms to fill in, etc
– JBRWilkinson
Sep 18 '12 at 21:07
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up vote
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up vote
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I'm possibly going to get an internship at a company this summer, and since its a unpaid internship, I have no real way of paying for a bus pass to get to work every day.
Is there a way to politely bring up the subject?
expenses internship
edited Dec 18 '15 at 18:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
asked Apr 10 '12 at 19:37
jrg
243511
I'm possibly going to get an internship at a company this summer, and since its a unpaid internship, I have no real way of paying for a bus pass to get to work every day.
Is there a way to politely bring up the subject?
expenses internship
edited Dec 18 '15 at 18:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
asked Apr 10 '12 at 19:37
jrg
243511
edited Dec 18 '15 at 18:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
edited Dec 18 '15 at 18:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
edited Dec 18 '15 at 18:26
AndreiROM
44.1k21101173
44.1k21101173
asked Apr 10 '12 at 19:37
jrg
243511
asked Apr 10 '12 at 19:37
jrg
243511
asked Apr 10 '12 at 19:37
jrg
243511
243511
2
Just ask! Be forthright, show your boss the price, and ask.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 20:02
2
..and ask before you incur the expense, in case there's certain forms to fill in, etc
– JBRWilkinson
Sep 18 '12 at 21:07
add a comment |Â
2
Just ask! Be forthright, show your boss the price, and ask.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 20:02
2
..and ask before you incur the expense, in case there's certain forms to fill in, etc
– JBRWilkinson
Sep 18 '12 at 21:07
2
2
Just ask! Be forthright, show your boss the price, and ask.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 20:02
Just ask! Be forthright, show your boss the price, and ask.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 20:02
2
2
..and ask before you incur the expense, in case there's certain forms to fill in, etc
– JBRWilkinson
Sep 18 '12 at 21:07
..and ask before you incur the expense, in case there's certain forms to fill in, etc
– JBRWilkinson
Sep 18 '12 at 21:07
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The best thing to do is just ask. If there are other interns there ask around and see if anyone else has the same issue of needing to get a bus pass from the company. If there are no others that you can find, ask to meet with the boss in an informal meeting and just bring up that you wanted to know if there were any ways for the company to help you out by getting a bus pass. Just be careful about doing this and make sure that having transportation was not part of the requirements for the job.
Also if you do get a "no" from them. Drop the question completely. pushing for something like this after a no was already given could create tension between you and your boss and if the internship has a chance of being turned into a full time job, it could put a negative mark on your notes.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 19:41
bretterer
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+1 for referring back to the requirements of the job. Transportation is not commonly covered, but like @bretterer says, there's no harm in asking. If you escalate a "no" to an ultimatum, however, you might risk losing the internship.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 20:05
In the US the limits for parking they can cover is greater than the what they can cover for public transportation. Ask if they provide parking. If they do ask if they cover other commuting expenses.
– mhoran_psprep
Apr 11 '12 at 13:21
1
It's a reasonable question to ask. Ask it as if you've heard of this being a cost covered at other unpaid internships. "Do you guys cover transit for your unpaid interns?" The answer is probably 'no.'
– Erik Reppen
Apr 19 '12 at 23:54
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A lot of companies have bus programs where you can get your pass through your employer. This is usually taken out of your pretax pay, but since this is an unpaid internship I'm not sure if you could get something worked out. Companies like this because they get tax credit for subsidizing public transit. Paying for your bus is good for your company and you, win-win!
Do some research into your city/state's public transit through work program, and send them some links either after you talk, or in the email you ask about a bus pass in. The more you can do for them on this the better, and that includes the research.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:14
Tin Can
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The main aim of anyone who is working is to earn money. Since you are working as an intern without pay, it must be difficllt you to pay for your conveyance. Avoid sending an e-mail or indirect approaches. Take an appointment and have the conversation across the table with your boss.
At the same time, don't forget your company rules. Each company and offices have their own norms and rules. Perform better initially and get noticed and recognized for quality work so that when you discuss about your pay rise, you have genuine reasons and clear points to consider.
answered Mar 9 '14 at 6:44
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
21
down vote
accepted
The best thing to do is just ask. If there are other interns there ask around and see if anyone else has the same issue of needing to get a bus pass from the company. If there are no others that you can find, ask to meet with the boss in an informal meeting and just bring up that you wanted to know if there were any ways for the company to help you out by getting a bus pass. Just be careful about doing this and make sure that having transportation was not part of the requirements for the job.
Also if you do get a "no" from them. Drop the question completely. pushing for something like this after a no was already given could create tension between you and your boss and if the internship has a chance of being turned into a full time job, it could put a negative mark on your notes.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 19:41
bretterer
93111016
5
+1 for referring back to the requirements of the job. Transportation is not commonly covered, but like @bretterer says, there's no harm in asking. If you escalate a "no" to an ultimatum, however, you might risk losing the internship.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 20:05
In the US the limits for parking they can cover is greater than the what they can cover for public transportation. Ask if they provide parking. If they do ask if they cover other commuting expenses.
– mhoran_psprep
Apr 11 '12 at 13:21
1
It's a reasonable question to ask. Ask it as if you've heard of this being a cost covered at other unpaid internships. "Do you guys cover transit for your unpaid interns?" The answer is probably 'no.'
– Erik Reppen
Apr 19 '12 at 23:54
add a comment |Â
up vote
21
down vote
accepted
The best thing to do is just ask. If there are other interns there ask around and see if anyone else has the same issue of needing to get a bus pass from the company. If there are no others that you can find, ask to meet with the boss in an informal meeting and just bring up that you wanted to know if there were any ways for the company to help you out by getting a bus pass. Just be careful about doing this and make sure that having transportation was not part of the requirements for the job.
Also if you do get a "no" from them. Drop the question completely. pushing for something like this after a no was already given could create tension between you and your boss and if the internship has a chance of being turned into a full time job, it could put a negative mark on your notes.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 19:41
bretterer
93111016
5
+1 for referring back to the requirements of the job. Transportation is not commonly covered, but like @bretterer says, there's no harm in asking. If you escalate a "no" to an ultimatum, however, you might risk losing the internship.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 20:05
In the US the limits for parking they can cover is greater than the what they can cover for public transportation. Ask if they provide parking. If they do ask if they cover other commuting expenses.
– mhoran_psprep
Apr 11 '12 at 13:21
1
It's a reasonable question to ask. Ask it as if you've heard of this being a cost covered at other unpaid internships. "Do you guys cover transit for your unpaid interns?" The answer is probably 'no.'
– Erik Reppen
Apr 19 '12 at 23:54
add a comment |Â
up vote
21
down vote
accepted
up vote
21
down vote
accepted
The best thing to do is just ask. If there are other interns there ask around and see if anyone else has the same issue of needing to get a bus pass from the company. If there are no others that you can find, ask to meet with the boss in an informal meeting and just bring up that you wanted to know if there were any ways for the company to help you out by getting a bus pass. Just be careful about doing this and make sure that having transportation was not part of the requirements for the job.
Also if you do get a "no" from them. Drop the question completely. pushing for something like this after a no was already given could create tension between you and your boss and if the internship has a chance of being turned into a full time job, it could put a negative mark on your notes.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 19:41
bretterer
93111016
The best thing to do is just ask. If there are other interns there ask around and see if anyone else has the same issue of needing to get a bus pass from the company. If there are no others that you can find, ask to meet with the boss in an informal meeting and just bring up that you wanted to know if there were any ways for the company to help you out by getting a bus pass. Just be careful about doing this and make sure that having transportation was not part of the requirements for the job.
Also if you do get a "no" from them. Drop the question completely. pushing for something like this after a no was already given could create tension between you and your boss and if the internship has a chance of being turned into a full time job, it could put a negative mark on your notes.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 19:41
bretterer
93111016
edited Apr 10 '12 at 20:07
answered Apr 10 '12 at 19:41
bretterer
93111016
answered Apr 10 '12 at 19:41
bretterer
93111016
answered Apr 10 '12 at 19:41
bretterer
93111016
93111016
5
+1 for referring back to the requirements of the job. Transportation is not commonly covered, but like @bretterer says, there's no harm in asking. If you escalate a "no" to an ultimatum, however, you might risk losing the internship.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 20:05
In the US the limits for parking they can cover is greater than the what they can cover for public transportation. Ask if they provide parking. If they do ask if they cover other commuting expenses.
– mhoran_psprep
Apr 11 '12 at 13:21
1
It's a reasonable question to ask. Ask it as if you've heard of this being a cost covered at other unpaid internships. "Do you guys cover transit for your unpaid interns?" The answer is probably 'no.'
– Erik Reppen
Apr 19 '12 at 23:54
add a comment |Â
5
+1 for referring back to the requirements of the job. Transportation is not commonly covered, but like @bretterer says, there's no harm in asking. If you escalate a "no" to an ultimatum, however, you might risk losing the internship.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 20:05
In the US the limits for parking they can cover is greater than the what they can cover for public transportation. Ask if they provide parking. If they do ask if they cover other commuting expenses.
– mhoran_psprep
Apr 11 '12 at 13:21
1
It's a reasonable question to ask. Ask it as if you've heard of this being a cost covered at other unpaid internships. "Do you guys cover transit for your unpaid interns?" The answer is probably 'no.'
– Erik Reppen
Apr 19 '12 at 23:54
5
5
+1 for referring back to the requirements of the job. Transportation is not commonly covered, but like @bretterer says, there's no harm in asking. If you escalate a "no" to an ultimatum, however, you might risk losing the internship.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 20:05
+1 for referring back to the requirements of the job. Transportation is not commonly covered, but like @bretterer says, there's no harm in asking. If you escalate a "no" to an ultimatum, however, you might risk losing the internship.
– jefflunt
Apr 10 '12 at 20:05
In the US the limits for parking they can cover is greater than the what they can cover for public transportation. Ask if they provide parking. If they do ask if they cover other commuting expenses.
– mhoran_psprep
Apr 11 '12 at 13:21
In the US the limits for parking they can cover is greater than the what they can cover for public transportation. Ask if they provide parking. If they do ask if they cover other commuting expenses.
– mhoran_psprep
Apr 11 '12 at 13:21
1
1
It's a reasonable question to ask. Ask it as if you've heard of this being a cost covered at other unpaid internships. "Do you guys cover transit for your unpaid interns?" The answer is probably 'no.'
– Erik Reppen
Apr 19 '12 at 23:54
It's a reasonable question to ask. Ask it as if you've heard of this being a cost covered at other unpaid internships. "Do you guys cover transit for your unpaid interns?" The answer is probably 'no.'
– Erik Reppen
Apr 19 '12 at 23:54
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
A lot of companies have bus programs where you can get your pass through your employer. This is usually taken out of your pretax pay, but since this is an unpaid internship I'm not sure if you could get something worked out. Companies like this because they get tax credit for subsidizing public transit. Paying for your bus is good for your company and you, win-win!
Do some research into your city/state's public transit through work program, and send them some links either after you talk, or in the email you ask about a bus pass in. The more you can do for them on this the better, and that includes the research.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:14
Tin Can
1412
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
A lot of companies have bus programs where you can get your pass through your employer. This is usually taken out of your pretax pay, but since this is an unpaid internship I'm not sure if you could get something worked out. Companies like this because they get tax credit for subsidizing public transit. Paying for your bus is good for your company and you, win-win!
Do some research into your city/state's public transit through work program, and send them some links either after you talk, or in the email you ask about a bus pass in. The more you can do for them on this the better, and that includes the research.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:14
Tin Can
1412
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
A lot of companies have bus programs where you can get your pass through your employer. This is usually taken out of your pretax pay, but since this is an unpaid internship I'm not sure if you could get something worked out. Companies like this because they get tax credit for subsidizing public transit. Paying for your bus is good for your company and you, win-win!
Do some research into your city/state's public transit through work program, and send them some links either after you talk, or in the email you ask about a bus pass in. The more you can do for them on this the better, and that includes the research.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:14
Tin Can
1412
A lot of companies have bus programs where you can get your pass through your employer. This is usually taken out of your pretax pay, but since this is an unpaid internship I'm not sure if you could get something worked out. Companies like this because they get tax credit for subsidizing public transit. Paying for your bus is good for your company and you, win-win!
Do some research into your city/state's public transit through work program, and send them some links either after you talk, or in the email you ask about a bus pass in. The more you can do for them on this the better, and that includes the research.
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:14
Tin Can
1412
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:14
Tin Can
1412
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:14
Tin Can
1412
answered Apr 10 '12 at 20:14
Tin Can
1412
1412
add a comment |Â
add a comment |Â
up vote
-2
down vote
The main aim of anyone who is working is to earn money. Since you are working as an intern without pay, it must be difficllt you to pay for your conveyance. Avoid sending an e-mail or indirect approaches. Take an appointment and have the conversation across the table with your boss.
At the same time, don't forget your company rules. Each company and offices have their own norms and rules. Perform better initially and get noticed and recognized for quality work so that when you discuss about your pay rise, you have genuine reasons and clear points to consider.
answered Mar 9 '14 at 6:44
Kimmy Burgess
38915
add a comment |Â
up vote
-2
down vote
The main aim of anyone who is working is to earn money. Since you are working as an intern without pay, it must be difficllt you to pay for your conveyance. Avoid sending an e-mail or indirect approaches. Take an appointment and have the conversation across the table with your boss.
At the same time, don't forget your company rules. Each company and offices have their own norms and rules. Perform better initially and get noticed and recognized for quality work so that when you discuss about your pay rise, you have genuine reasons and clear points to consider.
answered Mar 9 '14 at 6:44
Kimmy Burgess
38915
add a comment |Â
up vote
-2
down vote
up vote
-2
down vote
The main aim of anyone who is working is to earn money. Since you are working as an intern without pay, it must be difficllt you to pay for your conveyance. Avoid sending an e-mail or indirect approaches. Take an appointment and have the conversation across the table with your boss.
At the same time, don't forget your company rules. Each company and offices have their own norms and rules. Perform better initially and get noticed and recognized for quality work so that when you discuss about your pay rise, you have genuine reasons and clear points to consider.
answered Mar 9 '14 at 6:44
Kimmy Burgess
38915
The main aim of anyone who is working is to earn money. Since you are working as an intern without pay, it must be difficllt you to pay for your conveyance. Avoid sending an e-mail or indirect approaches. Take an appointment and have the conversation across the table with your boss.
At the same time, don't forget your company rules. Each company and offices have their own norms and rules. Perform better initially and get noticed and recognized for quality work so that when you discuss about your pay rise, you have genuine reasons and clear points to consider.
answered Mar 9 '14 at 6:44
Kimmy Burgess
38915
answered Mar 9 '14 at 6:44
Kimmy Burgess
38915
answered Mar 9 '14 at 6:44
Kimmy Burgess
38915
answered Mar 9 '14 at 6:44
Kimmy Burgess
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Just ask! Be forthright, show your boss the price, and ask.
– Scott C Wilson
Apr 10 '12 at 20:02
2
..and ask before you incur the expense, in case there's certain forms to fill in, etc
– JBRWilkinson
Sep 18 '12 at 21:07