30th Jul 09 at 06:58

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Originally posted by jibjob
I know everyone is going on about how everyone is lucky to have a job at the moment and i do realise that but its got to the point where i go on a break at work and just feel like getting in my car and going home. It just seems everything about my job is so poor that the ony reason im doing it is because i cant afford to quit.

Bad things about my job:

I can finish work at 10pm one day then have to be back in work for 5.45am the next. If i dont do it i dont get paid -

You need to quote Working Times Directives - do some research - means you should have 11 hours between shifts or at least 90hrs rest a week. Work out what you are getting and see if its enough, if not, get HR involved, and not just at the services level - at HQ


Im on just above minimum wage -

Wages - not alot you can do. As you have said, right now be glad to be working.

I have to work on my own all shift the only time i see anyone is when they cover my break and sometimes i dont even get a break.


Breaks - entitled to a 15 min every 4hrs, can be pushed to 6hrs in emergencies. If not getting, tell bosses you will be closing the shop for 15 mins.

I get abuse off customers pretty much every shift. - Rise above it, unless it is because of your attitude in which case sort it out.

The work rota is meant to be done 2weeks in advance but its lucky if its done a day before its due to start and then its only a week long rota so i can never plan anything as i dont know when im going to be in work.


Rota - put in writing (again) that you require your shifts to be published in advance - state you are unable to have any quality of life, unfair work/life balance, unable to plan annual leave etc if shifts are not published at least two weeks ahead.


Im expected to do a million times more than what is actually stated in my contract and when you do the extra you get nothing for it not even a thanks yet when you dont you get meetings with bosses.

Sounds like every job out there. Guarantee mine is worse!!!

Youre not allowed your mobile or any sort of money inc cards on you and if you bring them to work they have to get locked in a safe.

Cash etc - why would you need cash with you??

Mobile phones - most people who work in retail jobs cant have a phone with them - just give mates etc the landline if its that necessary. I dont use my phone at work unless I cannot get a signal on my radio and its urgent.

Its one rule for staff and a different one for the bosses. - thats life mate. Every job, every company - thats why they are bosses.


Good points:

I get paid weekly.

The people i do work with occasionally i get on really well with.


I dont know what to do! i cant quit but i hate working there so much.


I know ill probably get told to man up and just get on with it but ive been there 2 years and out of every job ive had this one is by far the most stressful one.

Any help that doesnt involve been told to look for a new job or to man up is much appreciated as ive tried both
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As i have said - put these issues in writing to your line manager, cc HR into the letter and send them a copy. Point out that if these issues are not investigated and addressed then you will be submitting a formal grievance - ask for a copy of grievance policy. If you are in a union - speak with them. If not - see if you can join one.