27th January 2008, 12:23 PM
Blacktusk,
from your posts it reads as though you're working on an away-based site, staying in self-catering accommodation where the cost of buying food (leaving aside the family issue) is no greater than it would be if you were at home and that you aren't receiving any subsistence payments. If that is so, in agreement with Hosty's position, I don't think you're being unfairly treated.
Many companies now make subsistence payments to staff working on away-based sites regardless of the type of accommodation provided, it helps them retain staff. Is the company you work for the only one in your area that you could work for?
Unfortunately, I can't see any company paying higher levels of subsistence to staff members who have families on the basis that it's cheaper to eat at home with the family. That I believe, is something you're just going to have to live with.
All I want for Christmas is a Dukla Prague away kit. Half Man Half Biscuit
from your posts it reads as though you're working on an away-based site, staying in self-catering accommodation where the cost of buying food (leaving aside the family issue) is no greater than it would be if you were at home and that you aren't receiving any subsistence payments. If that is so, in agreement with Hosty's position, I don't think you're being unfairly treated.
Many companies now make subsistence payments to staff working on away-based sites regardless of the type of accommodation provided, it helps them retain staff. Is the company you work for the only one in your area that you could work for?
Unfortunately, I can't see any company paying higher levels of subsistence to staff members who have families on the basis that it's cheaper to eat at home with the family. That I believe, is something you're just going to have to live with.
All I want for Christmas is a Dukla Prague away kit. Half Man Half Biscuit