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Not Sure What to Do
Ok, I need some help. I have a job that most days I enjoy. The problem is the boss and the hours. It is supposed to be from 9-5 m-f...
The problems is I work with young mother who are in school and cannot meet during that time. So most days, I work from 9-9 and then on some weekends. I do not mind working some evening and some weekends, but I have been working almost every evening PLUS all weekend long. I am on call 24-7.
I had a talk about this with my boss a couple of times, expressing that I am starting to burn out trying to run two programs, working all of the time, and not getting any family time. I explained to her that when I was hired, it was for one program , 1 night a week and maybe 1 one weekend a month. She had said they would be hiring another worker for this other program ( that I am still running). I explained that I don't mind working a night or two during the week and a weekend every now and then.... Her response, well, this is they way it is.. sorry you'll just have to adjust your home life around work! My DH has been so patient with me doing what I enjoy, but it is really hard on our marriage with me always away and it makes TTC a little tricky sometimes (he gets up for work at 4:30 am)
I believe in God first, family second, and work third. I understand that sometimes you have to make sacrifices, but this... is getting a little out of hand. I think I am ready to start looking for a stable job, where I can be home in the evening and have somewhat normal hours. I said after my last job (where I got laid off) that I would not take a job where I am on call 24-7.... and I did that again. I am the type of person where I want to leave work at work and have it separate from home.
Am I being to ridicules here? Oh! And my job is salary, so of the 60 hours I work, I get paid for 40..... Any advise would be helpful! Thanks!
Re: Not Sure What to Do
There's no harm in looking.
I would keep family out of discussions with the boss. If you're getting burned out and it's affecting the running of the 2 programs, focus on that.
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I'd start looking for another job. They've basically told you that's what you have to do.
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You're not being ridiculous at all. You're unhappy, you talked to your boss about your concerns and she's not willing to make changes for you anytime soon. I would definitely start looking for new work if I were you!
I agree with this approach. Many companies will get what they can out of you, and if you don't change the rules, why should they? You can present these "demands" in a professional manner, and use the fact that you've proven yourself and if they want you to remain effective (and if they want clients getting the proper services) this is what will have to happen. Give a specific time frame for any transition, and be prepared to walk by that date if no concrete changes have been made.