Employer Benefits

[karenlyn]

I used to work for a company that had this program where, if you wanted to go back to school and get a degree, they would pay for 75% of your tuition, up to a certian point. Now that I'm actually studying, I work somewhere else. Go figure.

Is anybody's employer going to be covering part of their tuition? Is that part of the reason you've chosen to go back to school?

[tater03]

I was working for a place that did the same thing. It was nice. But you did have to keep a B average. I'm not working right this minute so I don't have that option of help anymore now.

[karenlyn]

Ooh, a B average. I guess that would be hard for some people, and easier for others. I think at my old job we were supposed to keep a C or B average, but I can't remember which.

Anybody else here have an employer who's footing the bill for their online education?

[lizakollman]

i wish i could find a job that would pay for my degree - but i'm going for a masters in creative writing, so it is a little hard to find an employer who would pay for that!

[ShotoJuku]

Is anybody's employer going to be covering part of their tuition? Is that part of the reason you've chosen to go back to school?

Mine did, and many employers these days use this as an employee incentive or even as a union benefit.

[karenlyn]

Yeah, shoto, that's what I thought. It seemed strange to me that more people haven't mentioned that employers help out. My current employer doesn't offer this benefit, but my last employer did, and they didn't even specify that your degree had to be related to your current job. They would have paid for a creative writing degree, for example.

Too bad I got laid off. :p

[hoosierhunter]

My employer would only allow for tuition reimbursement if we chose subjects that improved our work qualifications. There are only so many things you can do for factory work.

[kelkat]

It's becoming something that more and more employers are doing. It's a great way to keep your employees motivated, fresh, and in the know!

I'm self employed, so my employer has to pay!

[Starlily]

:D I think it's a wonderful benefit for the employee and employer. I'm self employed too now, but in the past I had a job where my employer paid for courses *that were relevant to the work I was doing for the company*...

[kelkat]

I think that if my employee wanted to attend college to better himself I'd have to work out something to help. I might not fund it out right (but then again I might). I just know a good, content employee is the best saving device a business owner can have.

[hoosierhunter]

Not to mention it keeps them with the company. Most just offer reimbursement, which means you must stay working while learning.

[kelkat]

The key to happy employees is making them feel like they are as much a part of the company (an owner you could say) as you are. I think that's why Walmart was such a success in the beginning. Sam Walton had a way of making everyone feel like it was their store.

[Starlily]

Yes, it makes a huge difference to have (or be) employees who feel as if their contributions are essential to the success of the company...fosters teamwork, selfworth, and makes for a happier working environment. Supporting employees in learning endeavours I think would help generate this response...

[lizakollman]

i think it is a good thing that employers can offer to people.

[jack02]

As said by the person above, I too was lucky to get the support of my employer as he felt that if I could study part time then it would benefit him as his productivity would then increase. However I have seen people who are expected to get a B plus which is a difficult task considering the person is already on a job. But there are opportunities its just about finding them on time.