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Old 21-04-09, 08:19 PM   #38
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Default Re: I need an excuse not..

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel View Post
OK I work in I.T. I do alot of out of hours work, My rules is, if you dont want to pay me then I'm not coming in. My compromise is that I take time off in lieu, which I am doing at the moment, because we've been asked to cut down costs due to the current economic climate.

In your position I'd just explain that you'd made plans because it wasnt confirmed which saturday it was and that you're not happy about doing it for no pay. then offer the compromise of taking time off in lieu and re-arrange to meet your mate later on in the day or on Sunday.

You dont want to be seen to be rocking the boat, but you also need to make it clear that you have a life outside of work.
Exactly.Kinvigs attitude of "you are lucky to have a job so get in and work for free"is frankly outrageous IMO.Being flexible about when you come in is one thing,but you dont get ought for nought and that goes for employers as well.
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