I've just been let go from my role just before end of probation period. As if I'm not already raging that I was let go 2 weeks before being made permanent, I was invited to the work Christmas do in another city. Company gets employees to pay for transport and company reimburses later.
Asking for reimbursement for train tickets I've already purchased (£100) as I won't be attending - manager says I am still welcome to attend but they can only cover costs of employees. I won't be working for the company at the time of the party.
This sounds completely outrageous to me. Can they do this or was I foolish to pay for the tickets? I've had to get reimbursed for other travel expenses months before end of probation. One friend has said I should have waited until 2 weeks before the event before buying travel tickets so I am doubting myself.