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 Advice From Aunty Carol (editor's note - this agony advice column is genuine, unlike much on this site) I actually have a very real dilemma on my hands but it has to be resolved within the next day or so, so advice is promptly required! I am likely to accept a new job any day now. The trouble is, I've just had permission from the old place (who are unaware of my intention to move) to spend £800 on a training course, so I can get myself a testing certification! Now, I'm worried that if I hand my notice in next week, they might think I'm taking the piss by spending money doing a course. In fact, the three day course would probably be in my very last week at work! The last day for cancelling the course before they make you pay at least 50% of it, is this Thursday. I've already got written permission to spend the money, so technically I'm ok. But will they be cross if I'm using my last days at work spending their training budget on skills they'll never get any use out of? Advice please? Worried from Sawbridgeworth xx Hi Si Congratulations on the new job! Well done! But, let's get this dilemma out of the way shall we? I'd just be honest with them, personally. It's not actually the easiest option, and there's always the chance someone will be pissed off with you. But chances are they won't be, and you might even be able to do the training course with no guilt. Like you say, 'technically' you have written permission to do it. The big thing is telling them you're going. You might as well do it now, I think. Carol
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