Yes. I would have to take an online course on my expense and/or read some books outside of office hours until I can use the language. Until that time I would have to work on something else which doesn't cost money for the company and I can deliver right away.
But that's the norm. Every company works this way.
Strange — it’s been the norm at every US company I’ve been in since the dot-com boom to allocate time and money to training staff in new technologies if it’s a serious initiative.
But that's the norm. Every company works this way.