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A one hour work call for new job - unpaid?

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ChimneySweepLiverpool · 23/07/2024 16:27

Started a new job. Didn't get to speak through plans/contract as needed due to how busy it was and manager has asked me to do a call next week when I'm off to speak through everything

He said I don't want to disturb your week so we can just do a 30 - 60 minute call. I feel like asking is that paid but he made it seem as though it isn't? I'm on an hourly rate and it'll disturb an afternoon for me

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ineedtogwtoutbeforeitatoohot · 23/07/2024 16:40

You will most likely need some time off for something. That's not setting a good start

Spacecowboys · 23/07/2024 16:39

I would do the phone call personally because if I was ever in need of a bit of flexibility ( life stuff happens), I’d want a working relationship with my employer where that would be accommodated. I think it’s a bit of give and take.

Crystalbabe · 23/07/2024 16:39

Wow

JMSA · 23/07/2024 16:36

Oh God, please don't ask if it's paid. As a one-off, it's completely fine.

JacquesHarlow · 23/07/2024 16:35

Do you know how many contractors, service providers and others, will offer a free hour or whatever to get things started?

You risk looking very petty by going all 'hourly' on them. You are acting like you're not about to be paid every hour you work from next week on?

YABU, just have a chat, talk through the ideas, and then make yourself unavailable until next week.

ClaudiaWankleman · 23/07/2024 16:34

You can just say you're unavailable at that time and offer a couple of other times which work for you. Or, if it's the right kind of place, finish an hour early on another day.

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ChimneySweepLiverpool · 23/07/2024 16:33

I started job and have a week off next week as the business is closed. Manager wants to get my ideas for the next project before we start that project the week after (in case I wasn't clear that I have already started but no contract yet)

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TokyoSushi · 23/07/2024 16:29

I would never dream of asking if it's paid! It's to go through the details of your new job...

ToofHurty · 23/07/2024 16:29

"That doesn't work for me, can we schedule it in for when I'm next in work, thanks".

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