Last month there was a very busy period at work, I worked many hours extra.
Firstly I wasn't asked if i could do this i was put in a position where i had to. I get paid (salary) for 35 hours a week however worked in excess of 70 for 3 consecutive weeks. This was also away from home.
Its now a quiet time in the build up to xmas and have suggested getting some of the time back. The response has been its part of the job and not how the company operates so in fact NO!
I see this as unreasonable. Does anyone else do this? i have a strong CV and would pick up another job. This situation at work looks like it will not change and extra will be required going forward