Dear Neha,
I suggest that if your husband has another good opportunity, then it's always good to consider giving up rather than feeling insecure. On the other hand, if he does not have any opportunities, tell him to search for something better before giving up on this.
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Sonal
From India, Mumbai
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I suggest that if your husband has another good opportunity, then it's always good to consider giving up rather than feeling insecure. On the other hand, if he does not have any opportunities, tell him to search for something better before giving up on this.
Regards,
Sonal
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Neha Sachdev,
I am sure that there will be many others working in the organization similar to your husband. First, your husband needs to discreetly find out how the others prefer to claim. Once he is convinced that the others are claiming their own vehicle reimbursement (based on a rate per kilometer if such an HR policy exists) or claiming cab/auto reimbursements, then he can diplomatically seek an explanation from his boss on the reasons for disallowing his claim.
Perhaps the top management is pressuring your husband's boss to cut down costs. However, your husband can convince his boss by comparing the work completed versus the expenses incurred when he travels by public transport and when he travels by his own vehicle. He can also compare his expenses when he uses his own vehicle versus a cab. It is a difficult task, but it is still worth it. Assuming your husband quits and the boss also quits subsequently for some other reason, your husband would have lost a good job. As someone mentioned, how certain is he to get a better boss?
NEVER EVER ASK YOUR BOSS TO DO YOUR JOB. IT WILL BACKFIRE, AND YOU MIGHT LOSE YOUR JOB INSTANTLY AND END UP ON THE STREETS.
M.V. Kannan
From India, Madras
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270I am sure that there will be many others working in the organization similar to your husband. First, your husband needs to discreetly find out how the others prefer to claim. Once he is convinced that the others are claiming their own vehicle reimbursement (based on a rate per kilometer if such an HR policy exists) or claiming cab/auto reimbursements, then he can diplomatically seek an explanation from his boss on the reasons for disallowing his claim.
Perhaps the top management is pressuring your husband's boss to cut down costs. However, your husband can convince his boss by comparing the work completed versus the expenses incurred when he travels by public transport and when he travels by his own vehicle. He can also compare his expenses when he uses his own vehicle versus a cab. It is a difficult task, but it is still worth it. Assuming your husband quits and the boss also quits subsequently for some other reason, your husband would have lost a good job. As someone mentioned, how certain is he to get a better boss?
NEVER EVER ASK YOUR BOSS TO DO YOUR JOB. IT WILL BACKFIRE, AND YOU MIGHT LOSE YOUR JOB INSTANTLY AND END UP ON THE STREETS.
M.V. Kannan
From India, Madras
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Ms. Neha,
Good Afternoon!
This is absolutely right that "Boss is always right," but the Boss must understand the actual problem. If there is a clear-cut policy regarding the TA, why does he have a problem? He must understand. If the Boss does not approve the amount, then go to his immediate boss with the written TA policy. Why does the person choose the private sector? In my opinion, for career advancement and growth. If the company's higher authority and other members do not understand this, then you must change jobs frequently until you find another job.
Rakesh Kashyap
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Good Afternoon!
This is absolutely right that "Boss is always right," but the Boss must understand the actual problem. If there is a clear-cut policy regarding the TA, why does he have a problem? He must understand. If the Boss does not approve the amount, then go to his immediate boss with the written TA policy. Why does the person choose the private sector? In my opinion, for career advancement and growth. If the company's higher authority and other members do not understand this, then you must change jobs frequently until you find another job.
Rakesh Kashyap
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Dear Neha,
I tend to agree with sivaipm's advice. I notice that your husband works for a 'bank' not a 'facilities management company'. In banks, generally, there is a strong culture of following policies and procedures due to banking being a heavily regulated/monitored industry. Thus, the culture prevails in all departments and functions. So while he can diplomatically tell his boss of the reasons why using his vehicle should be a preference, he can always go to HR and inform them of this undue pressure if negotiating with the boss doesn't work. 'The boss is always right', yes, but systems do support employees, and no one can stop someone from availing entitlements that the system provides, especially when it has potential implications on work quality/secrecy.
As for quitting, NO! He should keep looking for better options for career advancement as we all do, and when the right opportunity strikes, he should 'move ahead'.
Good luck to you:)
From Pakistan, Karachi
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I tend to agree with sivaipm's advice. I notice that your husband works for a 'bank' not a 'facilities management company'. In banks, generally, there is a strong culture of following policies and procedures due to banking being a heavily regulated/monitored industry. Thus, the culture prevails in all departments and functions. So while he can diplomatically tell his boss of the reasons why using his vehicle should be a preference, he can always go to HR and inform them of this undue pressure if negotiating with the boss doesn't work. 'The boss is always right', yes, but systems do support employees, and no one can stop someone from availing entitlements that the system provides, especially when it has potential implications on work quality/secrecy.
As for quitting, NO! He should keep looking for better options for career advancement as we all do, and when the right opportunity strikes, he should 'move ahead'.
Good luck to you:)
From Pakistan, Karachi
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