supplementing wage while training?

[col68]

does anyone know if a trainee would be allowed to do part time work at the weekend, in order to boost his wages whilst training? thanks in advance.

 

[ComUtoR]

On my TOC. Secondary employment must be declared. However; a bit of cash in hand work never hurt anyone . . . . . . .

 

[bb21]

You must declare it if you are in a safety critical role. I don't think any TOC has an exception on that, trainee or not.

Otherwise policies vary by company but most would still require you to declare such work.

 

[IKB]

I suspect you would have to declare it at most TOCs.

I would personally avoid going down that route whilst training, unless you absolutely had to.

I am in training at the moment. There is plenty to take on board and some reading to be done in your spare time. Most training is Monday to Friday, but remember Saturday is within the railway working week. We have the odd activity booked for a Saturday, more so when you start driving with an instructor and working his/her shifts.

If you're only talking of a few casual hours here and there it would probably be ok, but anything more substantial might cause you problems.

 

[col68]

thanks for replies, was thinking of the odd shift sunday to boost my wages as money is a bit tight. would always tell my toc if i was to do any work. just wondered if there was any strict rules as regards this.

 

[bb21]

It will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A few odd hours here and there probably won't be a no-no, but you will need to factor these into your shift pattern, and ensure that you get sufficient rest between shifts. Your line manager will need to be satisfied that it will not have an adverse effect on your performance at work. What are you training to be if you don't mind me asking?

 

[455driver]

Its all well and good while you are doing the classroom bit but what are you going to do when you are doing your practical experience in the role you are training for?
You will (probably) be working weekends then as part of your roster so a Sunday only extra job wont be much use to you!

Lets assume its a trainee train driving role, you will spend a few weeks in the classroom (Monday-Friday) then you will be at the depot for about a month (working any 5 days from 7), then back in the classroom for about 12 weeks doing your rules (Monday to Friday but 'homework' is a good idea), then you will be at the depot doing your 225 hours (any 4/5 from 7, following your Driver Instructors roster) so when are you going to get any time to do extra work?

 

[theironroad]

The secondary employment regulations are a farce tbh, but as a trainee I'd suggest you do what the TOC wants because there are 1001 ways of giving you a headache otherwise.

 

[JamesTT]

As long as you declare it you don't break hidden and it doesn't hinder progress, I reckon it would be fine. Not being able to concentrate because you are worried about money, could have a detrimental effect as well.

 

[Gemz91]

If your strapped for cash because of a lower training wage, have a word with your manager or person leading the course, you never know how the company might be able to help you, they may be able to provide a crises loan type arrangement or the like to help you through training.

 

[455driver]

If you have a mortgage ask the lender if you can have a payment holiday or a years interest only period, as long as you are several years into the mortgage and you haven't missed any payments a lot of lenders will do it, make them aware of the job you are going for and that the shortfall will be made good within a mutually agreed timescale.

 

[scotraildriver]

If you have a mortgage ask the lender if you can have a payment holiday or a years interest only period, as long as you are several years into the mortgage and you haven't missed any payments a lot of lenders will do it, make them aware of the job you are going for and that the shortfall will be made good within a mutually agreed timescale.

This is good advice. My lender (Nationwide) allowed me pay interest only effectively halving my mortgage. I had to meet with them, show them my contract etc and I was then allowed to make up the shortfall over the rest of the mortgage life so isn't much more even now. It was no problem at all.

 

[col68]

If you have a mortgage ask the lender if you can have a payment holiday or a years interest only period, as long as you are several years into the mortgage and you haven't missed any payments a lot of lenders will do it, make them aware of the job you are going for and that the shortfall will be made good within a mutually agreed timescale.

thank you that is a fantastic idea and would help me out significantly . ringing the bank tmrw.

 

[plastictaffy]

I do the odd shift for a local bar - usually only if I'm off work. My TOC know, and they're cool about it. I only told them because I ended up working the bar for a Driver Managers' son's wedding......

Quite awkward, that was.

 

[TDK]

does anyone know if a trainee would be allowed to do part time work at the weekend, in order to boost his wages whilst training? thanks in advance.

Have you actually been offered a position meaning have you had your medical, passed it and had a contract yet?

 

[col68]

Have you actually been offered a position meaning have you had your medical, passed it and had a contract yet?

yes all passed and ready to go contract signed.

 

[TDK]

yes all passed and ready to go contract signed.

If that is the case approach your building society with a copy of your contact and also something to prove your annual salary in training and after training. Ask for a year to be on the safe side. Don't approach the company at this stage unless the bank refuses.

 

[col68]

If that is the case approach your building society with a copy of your contact and also something to prove your annual salary in training and after training. Ask for a year to be on the safe side. Don't approach the company at this stage unless the bank refuses.

ok will take your advice tdk thank you