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You sound very dedicated and as if a few days off is definately in order! If you don't know how to say no..don't answer the phone, take the break. Take control back...it's possible you are tired and pissed off and a little burnt out...don't blow out.

Written by wirralie, 10. Mar 2008 12:33 PM

You sound very dedicated and as if a few days off is definately in order! If you don't know how to say no..don't answer the phone, take the break. Take control back...it's possible you are tired and pissed off and a little burnt out...don't blow out.

Written by wirralie, 10. Mar 2008 12:34 PM

hey wild rose,

I understand where your coming from, i was in the exact same position as you describe here.

Seems all employers think about these days is their own personal image and to make sure their business or company whom they work for succeeds and in the process he/she makes themself look good.

I thought slavery was ruled out some time ago, i wonder half the time.

We're expected to work longer hours than normal and whilst the extra money may come in handy, its harming our own health and giving us no free time to enjoy our own lives.

Just do the hours you have to work and if they expect more from you then tell them too bad, you dont have to lie to them or anything...just tell them you have a life too and that you need to live it.

Overtime/extra work comes in handy money wise but health wise it can destroy you, i know that from personal experience...plus it has an impact on any relationship you may have.

I know we need to work to pay bills etc but hey, all the money in the world is'nt worth our life so dont live for work no matter how much pressure they put on you.

It's good to know that your going to stick up for yourself too, i believe if you make a stand for yourself then it may just show to them that they cant put it over you anymore.

I wish you the very best in your job and in finding a new job if thats what you decide to do and i hope that life will be much happier and less stressful for you.

You dont deserve to be treated like crap, its just so dam selfish and in-considerate of an employer to treat you so poorly.

Take Care
mickm

Written by Deleted_User, 10. Mar 2008 12:35 PM

Rose

Keep those positive thoughts about saying no/having the strength to say no when they call you. You need time to yourself and it sounds like you haven't been getting much of that while you have been working for them. Be strong and tell them in a way that won't upset them.

Go Rose!!!

Studying1

Written by studying1, 10. Mar 2008 05:58 PM

Hey Rose,

I have just given up my job last week after being bullied so badly i was going to end up back in hospital if i didn't throw it in. I suppose i am lucky to have my hubby to support me, i am not sure of your circumstances, but no job is worth your health and it is good that you can see that.
Look for another job and leave as soon as you can as they obviously don't respect you for the hours you have put in. I was on a salary so i didn't get paid for any extra hours i did, and there were hundreds of extra hours, but when it came to the crunch, they didn't care.

You need to look after YOU, and it sounds like that is what you are trying to do so keep it up, they don't deserve you.

Luv Nouse

Written by Nouse, 10. Mar 2008 09:20 PM