I purchase my own software licences and claim it on tax.
Because it's a false economy.
I've won awards at work, became indispensable on certain projects, and have been given pay rises, choose the work I want to do, through finding the affordable right tools for the job and purchasing them.
My Jetbrains licenses are a
classic example of this. I couldn't imagine refractoring code without it.
If the cost cutting stopped, I'd have more competition in the workplace.
Because it's a false economy.
I've won awards at work, became indispensable on certain projects, and have been given pay rises, choose the work I want to do, through finding the affordable right tools for the job and purchasing them.
My Jetbrains licenses are a classic example of this. I couldn't imagine refractoring code without it.
If the cost cutting stopped, I'd have more competition in the workplace.