I’m just confused on why they are forcing me to rent a car at their expense, instead of using my own car. this is the first year they said they are getting me a car.

what could be reasons why they would opt for rental instead of km/milage reimbursement?

I don’t wanna drive no automatic lol

  • Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.caOP
    7·
    22 hours ago

    no, my work is 7 hours from my residence. I drive to the office for the Christmas party.

    this year, they are renting me a car instead of my driving my own car.

    I would never question safe transport after a party

    • Tomtits@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      11·
      22 hours ago

      Will the full tank you get with the rental get you there?

      Are they covering your fuel costs?

      If yes, there’s your answer

      • Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.caOP
        7·
        22 hours ago

        I don’t know about the rental.

        my personal car I end up doing 4.3L/100km so about 54Mpg. Like, I doubt it’ll get much cheaper unless it’s electric.

        they do cover fuel, kms, and my time spent on the road.

        I’m sure it’s a monetary thing but I can’t help but think it’ll be the same, if not more expensive renting.

        • Tomtits@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          1·
          12 hours ago

          So they’re covering the cost of the car, the cost of the fuel and also paying you for the hours spent driving?

          They must really want you at this event

          • Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.caOP
            1·
            5 hours ago

            well that’s how companies should be, no? they call you in for a work event, they should be covering expenses like my time, travel and expenses incurred. isn’t this normal?

        • Midnight Wolf@lemmy.worldEnglish
          16·
          22 hours ago

          While I can’t answer your direct question, look at it like this. You are looking for reason why the company wants to not put miles/kilometers on your car, that wants to not waste your fuel, that wants to not put wear and tear on your car for 7 hours (14 hours?)…

          While I’d also be confused as to the logic, just smile, say thanks, and enjoy the small additional holiday bonus that you get from beating on someone else’s ride.

          Unless you recently pissed someone off, and they just happen to know someone in the rental gig, whereas I’d be very cautious about the condition of the brakes.

    • NotSteve_@piefed.caEnglish
      1·
      19 hours ago

      Not really rated but out of curiosity, can you not train or fly? 7 hours of driving (assuming x2 for there and back) seems like a lot for an office party

      • Bluegrass_Addict@lemmy.caOP
        1·
        15 hours ago

        no trains go there or planes unless I find some dude that owns a plane. I don’t mind the drive personally, it very scenic and I love music so that keeps me going easily