ewerk 31592 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 (edited) If they aren't paying you the extra hours, then why are you doing them? That's what happens in a lot of salaried jobs. Edited August 4, 2010 by ewerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Have you thought about moving into writing soap opera scripts? My cousin writes for Eastbenders.............hmmmmm wonder if he could give me a job Really Kudos to him. Is he rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 He gets a decent wage aye for what he does. Its not like other script jobs hes had though where he has a lot more freedom, a lot of it is dictated by the producers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 If they aren't paying you the extra hours, then why are you doing them? That's what happens in a lot of salaried jobs. They call it 'commitment time' in management speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 What happened with regards to your stint in Newcastle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 What happened with regards to your stint in Newcastle? Thats come to an end for now They are busy, the gaffer there nows I wanna be there now so fingers crossed. The Toon office is run how it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 0 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Look ahead six months. If you're being dumped on repeatedly in order to get your idiot boss out of the shit, then you need to pick your moment to make your point. If you have an upcoming holiday for example, there's no point kicking up a fuss now when in a few weeks he'll be fucked anyway because you're not in the office. You will have shown your value by your absence. There's no point in tolerating this for any lengthy period, at least not without making others aware of what you are doing, by the sounds of it he'll be out on his arse in 6 months and any brownie points you might think you have earned will vanish into thin air. Equally any promises he makes you regarding pay are equally worthless as he probably won't be around to see them through. Most worryingly is that repeatedly poor managers being put in place suggests those above them are no better. Don't bother getting HR involved. They will attempt to draw a diagram or ask you to write your feelings down on post-it notes and put it on some kind of emotional axis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11079 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Look ahead six months. If you're being dumped on repeatedly in order to get your idiot boss out of the shit, then you need to pick your moment to make your point. If you have an upcoming holiday for example, there's no point kicking up a fuss now when in a few weeks he'll be fucked anyway because you're not in the office. You will have shown your value by your absence. There's no point in tolerating this for any lengthy period, at least not without making others aware of what you are doing, by the sounds of it he'll be out on his arse in 6 months and any brownie points you might think you have earned will vanish into thin air. Equally any promises he makes you regarding pay are equally worthless as he probably won't be around to see them through. Most worryingly is that repeatedly poor managers being put in place suggests those above them are no better. Don't bother getting HR involved. They will attempt to draw a diagram or ask you to write your feelings down on post-it notes and put it on some kind of emotional axis. Oi Matt, you about on the weekend, after 8 ish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Look ahead six months. If you're being dumped on repeatedly in order to get your idiot boss out of the shit, then you need to pick your moment to make your point. If you have an upcoming holiday for example, there's no point kicking up a fuss now when in a few weeks he'll be fucked anyway because you're not in the office. You will have shown your value by your absence. There's no point in tolerating this for any lengthy period, at least not without making others aware of what you are doing, by the sounds of it he'll be out on his arse in 6 months and any brownie points you might think you have earned will vanish into thin air. Equally any promises he makes you regarding pay are equally worthless as he probably won't be around to see them through. Most worryingly is that repeatedly poor managers being put in place suggests those above them are no better. Don't bother getting HR involved. They will attempt to draw a diagram or ask you to write your feelings down on post-it notes and put it on some kind of emotional axis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 If they aren't paying you the extra hours, then why are you doing them? Sometimes you feel like you don't have an option. That's life, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Heed the words of Zammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Well tommorow i shall be handing in my notice and boy its going to feel so so good. Had two interviews in the last two weeks and had two job offers. This week has highlighted why I need out. 3 people off sick, and they get better thought of than I. Working on one job, told the gaffer I couldnt do something as I didnt have time, I got a right bollocking for it. I dont know how that works, here I am in work, grafting 10h days whilst their at home feet up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4920 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Well tommorow i shall be handing in my notice and boy its going to feel so so good. Had two interviews in the last two weeks and had two job offers. This week has highlighted why I need out. 3 people off sick, and they get better thought of than I. Working on one job, told the gaffer I couldnt do something as I didnt have time, I got a right bollocking for it. I dont know how that works, here I am in work, grafting 10h days whilst their at home feet up. What do you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 On Monday I'll be starting a thread with a sweepstake so we can all guess when Wykiki's next work-related flounce thread will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 43594 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 On Monday I'll be starting a thread with a sweepstake so we can all guess when Wykiki's next work-related flounce thread will be 5 months 3 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Well, handed it to top dog, hes gutted, but fully understands why. CT - Structural Engineer mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47104 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Well, handed it to top dog, hes gutted, but fully understands why. CT - Structural Engineer mate He fully understands why? But isn't it because you think he's a wanker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Well, handed it to top dog, hes gutted, but fully understands why. CT - Structural Engineer mate I hope you listed all of the reasons etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 Well, handed it to top dog, hes gutted, but fully understands why. CT - Structural Engineer mate He fully understands why? But isn't it because you think he's a wanker? No, this was HIS boss I handed it too. Hes sound. Asked me why, I told him and he fully understands. Said his hands are tied regarding HR about the people who are always off sick. The other issues he said he heard about my bosses attitude and has a meeting booked with him next week when he gets off holiday and will be chatting too him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Well, handed it to top dog, hes gutted, but fully understands why. CT - Structural Engineer mate He fully understands why? But isn't it because you think he's a wanker? No, this was HIS boss I handed it too. Hes sound. Asked me why, I told him and he fully understands. Said his hands are tied regarding HR about the people who are always off sick. The other issues he said he heard about my bosses attitude and has a meeting booked with him next week when he gets off holiday and will be chatting too him. Ah well, so long as he's aware. He should of course sit up and take notice if he is losing good staff over the shite. Ultimately their inline managers responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 He was sound about it, we had a bit of a laugh and asked if there is anything that would persuade me to stay. Getting rid of XYZ would help, but didnt say that. Pastures new, looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Hope you were getting a good wedge, sounds like these guys had you whipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 On Monday I'll be starting a thread with a sweepstake so we can all guess when Wykiki's next work-related flounce thread will be I reckon there'll be another girlfriend thread before that like. Well done Wykiki btw - I think most of us can relate to what you've been through at work. Apart from Gemmill, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted September 24, 2010 Author Share Posted September 24, 2010 On Monday I'll be starting a thread with a sweepstake so we can all guess when Wykiki's next work-related flounce thread will be I reckon there'll be another girlfriend thread before that like. Well done Wykiki btw - I think most of us can relate to what you've been through at work. Apart from Gemmill, that is. Cheers mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4920 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Well, handed it to top dog, hes gutted, but fully understands why. CT - Structural Engineer mate He fully understands why? But isn't it because you think he's a wanker? No, this was HIS boss I handed it too. Hes sound. Asked me why, I told him and he fully understands. Said his hands are tied regarding HR about the people who are always off sick. The other issues he said he heard about my bosses attitude and has a meeting booked with him next week when he gets off holiday and will be chatting too him. Cant believe you've sneaked off while he was away Should have waited and left properly with a good old tirade of abuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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