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To think this is hell?

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TimeAtTheBar · 14/08/2022 09:27

I have posted variously about my job, sorry. This is a bit of a vent and I am taking steps.

I worked Friday 17:00-03:00 (10hrs)
Yesterday 15;00-03:00 (12hrs)
Today 12:00-23:00 (11hrs)
Tomorrow 08:00/;18;00 (10hrs)
Tuesdsy 09:00-17;00 (8hrs)
Weds 12:00-23:00 (11hrs)
thirsday 09:00:18:00( 9hrs)

I’ve had about four hours sleep and I feel sick at the thought of my week. This is not unusual but I don’t often do both 3am finishes which has compounded it. I honestly feel like walking out right now but obvs can’t do that.

I think I’m just after a bit of sympathy, or maybe the wisdom of MN will tell me to suck it up? I’m in bed still, slightly shaky at the thought of getting up and in the shower. I also have a million things to do today, Sunday and Monday are stock and orders so not a gentle day. I earn £10.45 an hour in case anyone wonders.

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ihatesoaps · 08/09/2022 12:28

TimeAtTheBar · 08/09/2022 08:12

Well…I got the job! Store manager so a step up in job title.

9-5, 5 days a week. More money. Much less stress, half the size of team and nowhere near the workload and responsibility. They bit my arm off to offer it to me as well as I’m a bit over skilled/qualified for it, but it’s perfect for me.

I feel so relieved.

Really really well done! Go you!

Kerberos · 10/09/2022 07:37

You rock. This is amazing news!

LittleBearPad · 10/09/2022 11:15

Hurrah! That’s great news - lots of luck

ShinySquirrel · 10/09/2022 13:22

That's such brilliant news, congratulations!

HikingforScenery · 10/09/2022 14:52

I’ve just come across your post and man, I’m over the moon for you. Good luck, @TimeAtTheBar . All the very best for the future. Congratulations 🎉

Goingforarun · 10/09/2022 15:14

On a dour day your news really cheered me up! well done congratulations!

Farmerazza · 10/09/2022 15:23

Sparklfairy · 14/08/2022 09:37

Yes, this bit is definitely against the WTD:

Yesterday 15;00-03:00 (12hrs)
Today 12:00-23:00 (11hrs)
Tomorrow 08:00/;18;00 (10hrs)

But iirc the 48hrs/week can be averaged out over two (?) weeks.

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Isn't this only relevant for people in the EU? I'm sure it was called the European working time directive before . . .

OverTheHillAndDownTotherSide · 10/09/2022 15:32

Farmerazza · 10/09/2022 15:23

Isn't this only relevant for people in the EU? I'm sure it was called the European working time directive before . . .

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It’s still part of U.K. law. Who know how much longer for, though.

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