Comments on: Is working off the clock becoming a habit for you? http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/08/is-working-off-the-clock-becoming-a-habit-for-you.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:45:13 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Dorothy http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/08/is-working-off-the-clock-becoming-a-habit-for-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-22150 Dorothy Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:57:30 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=3093#comment-22150 I have a coworker that, in spite of being told NOT to work off the clock, continues to do so--up to 2 hrs a day.It's not because we have a demanding job, but because she is so slow and ignorant of her job requirements that she can't get the normal work load done in the time allowed. Our immediate supervisor knows she does this, but continues to "not see" her here late.Her numbers look as good as mine, but takes longer to accomplish.. Any suggestions on how to get this to stop? I have a coworker that, in spite of being told NOT to work off the clock, continues to do so–up to 2 hrs a day.It’s not because we have a demanding job, but because she is so slow and ignorant of her job requirements that she can’t get the normal work load done in the time allowed. Our immediate supervisor knows she does this, but continues to “not see” her here late.Her numbers look as good as mine, but takes longer to accomplish.. Any suggestions on how to get this to stop?

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]]> By: Bill Bartmann http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/08/is-working-off-the-clock-becoming-a-habit-for-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-21192 Bill Bartmann Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:50:38 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=3093#comment-21192 Cool site, love the info. Cool site, love the info.

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]]> By: Candace http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/08/is-working-off-the-clock-becoming-a-habit-for-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-19522 Candace Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:21:56 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=3093#comment-19522 I am part of the not-so-proud majority that works maximum hours for minimum wage. I am an evening/graveyard worker at Tim Horton's. At 17 years of age, and in grade 12, i am averaging 48 hours a week. I get paid no overtime, and frequently get called in on my days off. At this particular moment in time, I am on my first day off in 12 days. I get paid as the average teenaged worker does - minimum wage - and yet I am expected to be a supervisor, be able to run the whole store (drive-thru, soup-and-sandwich, and till) by myself for hours on end, and work for weeks at a time with no days off. I realize that such is to be expected from a food-services job in an oil town, but I still feel that it's a touch on the ridiculous side. However, I find myself taking it in stride. I have reached the point where I no longer know what to do with my days off, as I am so accustomed to always working. Not only adults are taken advantage of by their employers. I am part of the not-so-proud majority that works maximum hours for minimum wage. I am an evening/graveyard worker at Tim Horton’s. At 17 years of age, and in grade 12, i am averaging 48 hours a week. I get paid no overtime, and frequently get called in on my days off. At this particular moment in time, I am on my first day off in 12 days. I get paid as the average teenaged worker does – minimum wage – and yet I am expected to be a supervisor, be able to run the whole store (drive-thru, soup-and-sandwich, and till) by myself for hours on end, and work for weeks at a time with no days off. I realize that such is to be expected from a food-services job in an oil town, but I still feel that it’s a touch on the ridiculous side. However, I find myself taking it in stride. I have reached the point where I no longer know what to do with my days off, as I am so accustomed to always working. Not only adults are taken advantage of by their employers.

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]]> By: Dave http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/08/is-working-off-the-clock-becoming-a-habit-for-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-19447 Dave Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:16:24 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=3093#comment-19447 Middle management people are expected to work whatever is required from time to time, from project to project, however their team members (non-management workers) are seldom required to do so. However, when asked nicely and in advance, the members of a team are usually pretty cool...overtime paid on the clock, or from extra time off later, bonuses, or recognition through any avenue (awards, promotions, compnay events) are just common sense. If you are not pretty relaxed about being flexible to step up when your company needs you, then try for a gov't job. Middle management people are expected to work whatever is required from time to time, from project to project, however their team members (non-management workers) are seldom required to do so. However, when asked nicely and in advance, the members of a team are usually pretty cool…overtime paid on the clock, or from extra time off later, bonuses, or recognition through any avenue (awards, promotions, compnay events) are just common sense. If you are not pretty relaxed about being flexible to step up when your company needs you, then try for a gov’t job.

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]]> By: SMS http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/08/is-working-off-the-clock-becoming-a-habit-for-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-19442 SMS Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:18:42 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=3093#comment-19442 I don't know what alternate universe you live in, but "anyone that works overtime surely must get their proper time and a half pay"?? I have worked in technology for 20 years, and it is not unusual to work an extra 10-20/week overtime on top of the regular 40 hour work week without additional compensation. Salaried employees do not get overtime pay. I once put in 60+ hours at week on a project for almost 2 years for 45K a year. The expectation is that you do it, and without complaining, or you loose your job. As I work in Canada, I will also point out that IT salaries aren't great here. Much lower than in the US. IT companies are very exploitive of their workers. I don’t know what alternate universe you live in, but “anyone that works overtime surely must get their proper time and a half pay”?? I have worked in technology for 20 years, and it is not unusual to work an extra 10-20/week overtime on top of the regular 40 hour work week without additional compensation. Salaried employees do not get overtime pay. I once put in 60+ hours at week on a project for almost 2 years for 45K a year. The expectation is that you do it, and without complaining, or you loose your job. As I work in Canada, I will also point out that IT salaries aren’t great here. Much lower than in the US. IT companies are very exploitive of their workers.

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]]> By: Mike http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/08/is-working-off-the-clock-becoming-a-habit-for-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-19437 Mike Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:41:11 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=3093#comment-19437 Robert is self-employed. Unless you are providing 24x7 service it is reasonable to be unavailable at certain times of the day and week. Personally, I think it's reasonable to have a polite voicemail on your work cellphone that says you're be out of the office and will be available on Monday or whenever. Otherwise just let it go to voicemail and call them back on Monday and say you had a more urgent issue to deal with. Robert is self-employed.

Unless you are providing 24×7 service it is reasonable to be unavailable at certain times of the day and week. Personally, I think it’s reasonable to have a polite voicemail on your work cellphone that says you’re be out of the office and will be available on Monday or whenever. Otherwise just let it go to voicemail and call them back on Monday and say you had a more urgent issue to deal with.

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]]> By: David Winter http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/08/is-working-off-the-clock-becoming-a-habit-for-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-19424 David Winter Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:18:15 +0000 http://www.sync-blog.com/?p=3093#comment-19424 Try being self employed, If I am not arround to answer a call, my clients get upset, because I should be always there... Even on New Years day, or a sunday. Try being self employed, If I am not arround to answer a call, my clients get upset, because I should be always there… Even on New Years day, or a sunday.

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