How binding are training contracts? I have to sign one to keep my job. If I leave early I have to pay the full traing costs over a year. The total traing cost are 12k for a year. If I leave in month 3 I would have to pay 9k. Is there a way out of this. Im in a rock and a hard spot. I don't have that type of money, but I have a new job. I have been working at the place that has the training contract for 3 years.