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Re:More U.S. companies charging employees for job training i... by giantg2 on Monday October 17, 2022 @11:33AM (#33234977)
"Did you know that car mechanics have to buy their own tools? Can you imagine developing software and having to bring your own computer and devices?"

There are BYOD companies. They would probably be more common if licensing and security didn't matter.

Yes and no the the own tools thing. It depends on the shop and the type of tools. Their own wrenches, sockets, and other small tools might make sense (especially if they avoid Snap-On). The air tool infrastructure, lifts, alignment rack, tire mounting/balancing machine, etc are all shop supplied.

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Re:More U.S. companies charging employees for job training i... by asdff on Monday October 17, 2022 @06:11PM (#33240172)
If a company makes you BYOD, you should be able to bill them for wear, just like how you bill them for gas and wear to your personal vehicle when they make you drive to a conference or something else like that.
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