My policy has always been that the tech/supervisor provide their own tools (except for specialty ones, recovery machine, vacuum pump, torches, etc.) and that the property/company provides the expendables...blades, drill bits, etc... I am now in a situation where these "expendables' are not provided. I don't care for that policy, but there is little I can do to address it any time soon. It does not affect me directly as management, but, having worn the tool bag for many years, my thoughts are still for the guys in the trenches.
For perspective for RMs, PMs and LAs, think of having to provide your own printer, copying machine and desktop computer...AND...your own printer paper, toner and pens.
What is your property/company policy? Am I in the minority? No one is right or wrong, but your thoughts are greatly appreciated either way.