I started working in the events team of a medium sized charity about 5-6 months ago. Lots of weekend and evening work but nothing like this so far so I'm just gauging opinions.
Next week we have an all day event. It will require me leaving home at about 5am and driving 1.5 hours to the venue. I'll be working all day and probably not getting home until 10pm. Also driving home. I'm sure there will be opportunities to have a break during the day but no fixed break times as such so if I'm needed I will be working through the day.
In my previous job at another charity we would have been offered an overnight stay at such an event as they were aware it's a long day and that it's a relatively long drive home after a full day of work. This hasn't been mentioned. When I raised the question with management they were surprised and I got the feeling it's looked down upon as it's seen to be taking money away from the event. They basically suggested if I want to stay I have to arrange and pay for it myself.
Is this ok? It's a small team and we all have to pitch in. I get that and would never usually complain. But the attitude of management has rubbed me up the wrong way.