my manager has asked me to enroll in a writing class.


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pukeko is offline pukeko Post #1  July 8,2009, 5:06pm
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i do a significant amount of writing in my job, but i am not excellent at it so my boss has recommended that i take a writing class. they are willing to pay for it.

what does this mean? is my job in jeopardy?

i have found a few courses in nearby universities but i want to enroll in a class at Harvard. there are several other writting classes that are a lot cheaper than the class at Harvard. how do i tell them that i want to enroll in an expensive class?
 
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The institution really doesn't matter IMO. A writing class is just a writing class; it doesn't matter where you take it. Your boss presented you w/ a wonderful opportunity to learn more about yourself and practice...writing, which is simply expressing your thoughts; you're creative and very expressive.

You'll meet lots of wonderful people and have a blast. I'm almost envious......I luv taking writing classes.
 
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If your company is offering to spend money to send you to training, they're most likely not thinking about firing you. But I'd not push the Harvard issue if I was in your shoes. Maybe it's too expensive for the company's budget (we're in an economic downturn, remember). If you're set on the Harvard class, you could always pay the difference between that and the less expensive class your company is willing to fund. I agree with pamcam, though - I bet you'd find a class just as well-taught and interesting offered at a less-expensive school. Good luck.
 
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I agree with Pamcam and Yeoww.

eHarmony is wonderful about providing us with professional development opportunities. They often bring in instructors to teach a large group because it's more cost-effective to do so.

Maybe you can suggest that to your employer? Emphasize that if there are other staffers who need training, the company can save money doing it all at once. Hopefully your boss will see how resourceful and practical you are for suggesting it!
 
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pukeko is offline pukeko Post #5  July 31,2009, 4:30pm
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my employer has approved the course that i want. i am very happy. not only will they be paying for my course, they will also pay for my books too.
 
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