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Ridiculous 7am start on Boxing Day

436 replies

OatMilkLattes · 14/12/2022 11:04

Hi, I have rejoined MN after a few months off.

I work for a large company in London and we have the 26th/27th off.

We were sent a handover a few days ago from our boss as she has the entire Christmas period off (for the 4th year in a row, meaning I couldn’t take the time off too, but that’s another story!)

She has asked me to log on to my computer to check something at 7am on Boxing Day. In the handover it literally says ‘26th Dec - bank holiday’ and then says for me to log on. I will not get paid for this.

Also if said thing I am checking is wrong, I will need to flag with tech to fix it. That means I will need to phone them and because my flat is so insulated, I need to leave my house and go outside to get signal. I will also have people staying with me so I will end up waking everyone up.

Anyway I am FURIOUS. What can I do here? I feel like knowing I have to log on so early on Boxing Day will semi ruin my Xmas day.

😡

OP posts:
Fraaahnces · 17/12/2022 03:10

Nice work! I wouldn’t hesitate to keep these emails and report her to ACAS if she keeps pushing.

FlamingJingleBells · 17/12/2022 05:23

I'd be tempted to send another reply all email that you've not had a Christmas off in 4 years but she has. You have nothing to lose because you're leaving in January but she isn't. It's good to dent her reputation with HR & senior management to ensure she doesn't get promoted.

SomethingOriginal2 · 17/12/2022 08:12

It really doesn't matter

SomethingOriginal2 · 17/12/2022 08:13

It really doesn't matter how busy or not busy you are or how easy the task it. It's your annual leave, and you won't be getting paid. I don't even think it's LEGAL for them to ask you to do unpaid work during your annual leave.

sidesplittinglol · 17/12/2022 20:27

Ask her to check it whilst she's on holiday!

Anothermanicmumday1 · 17/12/2022 23:38

Stay firm! Clearly if its that simple the manager can log in herself quickly and do it!

moonriverandme · 18/12/2022 12:12

No is a complete sentence. Perhaps your manager needs to learn this rule.

MinnieGirl · 18/12/2022 12:23

Is your manager already on holiday?

If she is, and you have any more emails, i would go to HR or one of the other managers, and calmly and briefly explain that your manager keeps batting this back to you despite being told it’s not possible. That you are fed up with this harassment as you have very clearly stated you are off on that day and not available to work.
I suspect she had to arrange to get this done as a condition of her leave, and has told senior managers that you will be doing it. Also puts the ball in their court, as they knew it wasn’t covered.
And keep remembering you are leaving end of January….

Stewball01 · 18/12/2022 14:15

Yes. That. Enjoy your Christmas break. Tell her to fuck off. You're leaving in any case.

ilovebrie8 · 19/12/2022 19:42

Hope it’s resolved OP! Stick to your guns cheeky mare

Dontsparethehorses · 20/12/2022 02:04

What a thread! Perfect 2am reading - OP well done for standing your ground against a bully!

MinnieGirl · 22/12/2022 07:34

Any update OP?

BringBackFoilWrappers · 23/12/2022 07:51

Don't forget to put your phone on silent boxing day, wouldn't put it past her to ring you just to spoil your morning.

IScreamAtMichaelangelos · 26/12/2022 09:14

I hope you are still asleep OP!

Original poster
OatMilkLattes · 26/12/2022 21:55

Thanks all! I had a lovely lie in to cure my hangover 🙃hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas x

OP posts:
XanaduKira · 26/12/2022 22:08

Glad you stood your ground Op & have had a lovely Christmas Day & Boxing Day.

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 27/12/2022 10:51

Excellent! Good for you!!

Newestname002 · 27/12/2022 11:09

OatMilkLattes · 26/12/2022 21:55

Thanks all! I had a lovely lie in to cure my hangover 🙃hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas x

Hurrah! Onwards & Upwards OP. Here's to being with a better employer in 2023. 🌹

MinnieGirl · 28/12/2022 13:23

Please update to let us know what happened in the end! Was it clear you weren’t going to do it? Any more communication? Who did do it?

dolor · 28/12/2022 22:16

MinnieGirl · 28/12/2022 13:23

Please update to let us know what happened in the end! Was it clear you weren’t going to do it? Any more communication? Who did do it?

Have you tried reading the thread?

MinnieGirl · 29/12/2022 10:21

dolor · 28/12/2022 22:16

Have you tried reading the thread?

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Yes thank you I have.
That’s why I’m keen to hear how it was sorted, as my post states

Ellie1015 · 29/12/2022 13:21

@MinnieGirl

Hi everyone!

Sorry another really busy day. I replied all and said -

‘hi xyz, as previously discussed, I am unable to complete this task, kind regards OatMilkLattes’

I haven’t heard anything back…

Thank you so so much everyone for all your advice!

This was the post that confirmed OP not working it and communicated that.

MinnieGirl · 29/12/2022 14:09

Ellie1015 · 29/12/2022 13:21

@MinnieGirl

Hi everyone!

Sorry another really busy day. I replied all and said -

‘hi xyz, as previously discussed, I am unable to complete this task, kind regards OatMilkLattes’

I haven’t heard anything back…

Thank you so so much everyone for all your advice!

This was the post that confirmed OP not working it and communicated that.

Yes, thank you I gave already confirmed I’ve read the post 😄

But i am curious to know who ended up doing it, if it was OP’s manager, and how she reacted etc…..

Original poster
OatMilkLattes · 29/12/2022 14:46

Well, my manager is still on holiday! I handed in my notice yesterday to HR so she’s going to be pretty miffed when she gets back!

OP posts:
SnowlayRoundabout · 29/12/2022 15:13

Do you know who, if anyone, did the work on Boxing Day?

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