The company I work for has banned all non essential business travel. I am in my third and final year of training a have to attend college once a week. Fine, however I have to attend a level 2 functional skills course in maths as I don't have a national recognise level 2 qualification in maths. I do however have a degree and PhD in a science subject. I have asked to do the course self directed but the tutor refused this as he teaches practically. The course material is basic to say the least and I am confident that I can self study.
The main point is the number of trains I have to get on, four trains all ram packed. This is making me anxious, my mother is old, ill and vulnerable and i am a carer.
I have been told I cannot be entered into the final exams of my training if i do not complete this course. It is ridiculous that I even have to do it.
My boss has told me he will back me up if i refuse to attend.
Am I being pathetic?