Howwouldiknow1492 t1_iufxsti wrote on October 31, 2022 at 12:47 AM

Small company owner here. You can ask but it's a big pain in the ass to issue a payroll check outside of the regular payroll cycle. So he'll probably say no. But when asking you can inform him of your unexpected circumstances and he might offer to give you a cash advance. But the best idea is below. Put it on a credit card.

BadLuckShoesie OP t1_iufxzxf wrote on October 31, 2022 at 12:48 AM

So a cash advance is different from getting a payroll check early?

bradland t1_iufybtb wrote on October 31, 2022 at 12:51 AM

Yes. Processing payroll usually requires your employer to go through a whole process where taxes are calculated and withholding amounts are added in for various benefits. It’s a huge hassle to do this “out of cycle” for most companies.

With an advance, they’re just loaning you some money out of your next paycheck. They can just deduct it from your regular pay. Much easier.

Edit: just because it’s easier doesn’t mean they’ll do it. If you stop showing up for work, they’re out the money, so there’s some risk.