To think I shouldn’t have to attend 100% of meetings if I’m part time?

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parrrtime · 21/01/2025 20:09

I work three days a week, but our staff meetings fall on a day I work.

AIBU in thinking that I shouldn’t actually have to attend all of these? Not to be purposefully obtuse about it but sometimes I could really do with leaving a bit earlier and tomorrow is one of these. I am wondering if it’s worth arguing that I really shouldn’t have to stay.

There is never anything important covered in the meetings, by the way.

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Ewock · 22/01/2025 21:59

bournevilleismyfavourite · 22/01/2025 21:50

I’m not a martyr. I give a little bit (attend all our departmental meetings for example) which benefits me as it keeps me visible and in the loop and saves me time catching up. I bank that goodwill as I have a great head of department who is flexible and has been kind (eg covered time off when I attended the funeral of a non relative who was very dear to me). I am in the independent sector and working to rule is very frowned upon. Luckily the small classes and good behaviour and flexible management team balance it out.

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Then that's the fit for you but not how other schools work. I have 20 kids and the behaviour is great at my school so that doesn't make a difference for me.

MrsHamlet · 22/01/2025 22:04

parrrtime · 21/01/2025 20:16

I am a teacher yes. So for example, two of my colleagues also work 0.6 but don’t work Wednesdays, so over the course of the year I am in work a lot more than they are! I don’t actually mind particularly but it does mean I would like to defend my right to skip the odd one.

This should have been set out in your personal directed time calendar. You don't have to attend all of them.

MrsHamlet · 22/01/2025 22:06

It is true if you're covered by STPCD. You absolutely cannot be directed to attend work on a non working day.

If you are employer under STPCD, you need to know what it says.

MumofSpud · 22/01/2025 22:07

I do not go to meetings if they're on my days off- if I was sent an invite along with a time sheet to fill out then I might consider.

This is what minutes are for!

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