General Chat

It might be worth going to your local jobcentre and telling them about this - at least if you leave your job they will be forewarned and you got your story in first. I wanted to leave a horrible job, I'd been there for nine years and was treated like dirt the whole time, but I was too downtrodden to leave! It was actually making me ill and I went to the Job Centre in desperation to find out where I would stand if I left. They were so nice I couldnt believe it! They told me no-one has to put up with this sort of thing these days and even though I left of my own accord I got benefits straightaway. (They found me another job in a week though, but that's another story!) But, as the others have said, go the extra mile willingly - but also make it clear that you are not to be viewed as a skivvy either. You dont have to lose your temper to make your point. Lots of luck anyway.

This is a subject very dear to my heart at the moment, as some of you may know. All I would say is don`t suffer in silence for too long. Talk to your boss or someone you can trust and try and keep calm. If that doesn`t work check out your other options and do read the terms and conditions of your contract. Good luck, hope it works out ok. Frances

steph don't let them walk all over you just because your a nipper.i have one word and one word only.union!!!!!!xxxx(:

Steph,I suggest you check your "Contract of Empoyment" If you have one,if not you should have,There ust be some mention of "Overtime Rates"or "Time off in Leau" Good luck, Hal.

blimey i dont think i can...when do i start? xx

absolutely! 10 percent over the chinese minimum wage! xx AND, all the tea you can make! how could you resist?? xx

yeah Paul...do you pay well??x

wanna come and be my new admin chick?? xx

oooohhhh how exciting!!!! xx

When you read your tarot reading tomorrow chick you'll decide that it's worth sticking out.... it will get better trust me!! :O)

have calmed down now! lol...think im sitting down wit my boss in a while! xx

K maybe it aint all bad, my boss is taking me and the girlsto lunch cos one of them is leaving! xx

i normally come on here quickly when im on reception or my break, oh yeh forgot to tell you that im there part time receptionist aswell! lol xxx

Hi Steph, I've always let my mouth run away with me before I've considered the consequences, and it generally isn't for the best. For now, just tell them that if you take on both jobs, you refuse to be treated like a gopher. With all the extra work you'll be doin' you won't have time for running around after anyone else. In six months they won't be able to find anyone else to fill tour shoes so, make yourself indespensable!

Steph No recrimminations intended but if you are at work then why are you on this line. Not doing yourself any favours there girl. Was trying to give up smoking but think I'll have a ciggie myself.My hubby was puttting out wheelie bins this a.m. fell on his bum and dislocated his thumb. Thats why I'm not at work!

yeah that is a good idea...i just fell like its such a waste, i have worked my ass off for these people, and i just feel so bloody let down, i just think the way i have been spoken to just topped it for me...sod it, im going for a fag! lol xxxx

Steph Behave yourself. Bendy don't wind her up any more or she'll get her knickers knotted! Okay kiddo. Simple. As Bendy said go to the agencies. Sign on with them and they will send you to lots of different types of companies. Find one you really like and the chances are they will offer you a permanent job. But remember, attitude is everything. As my colleague says "Show willing for a shilling".

Sometimes... you just have to go with the flow, take the extra work and prove what an asset you are, which helps in the long run... however sometimes they're taking the piss and you have to make a stand.. and this appears to be one of those cases. Your boss used the right phrase though - count to 10. Speak to your boss calmly, explain what you're unhappy about... and if nothing changes then at least you've tried. Don't explode though - it'll do you no good, and as has been previously mentioned, you want to make sure you get a good reference if you decide to leave.

I feel like jacking it in today as well now! Bloody supplier just rang up and shouted at me! I'm only the secretary, if he hasn't been paid it's not my fault! Am all red and hot and bothered now! becx <all flustered>

They should not be able to do that - just lump you with your old work and new work with no increase in salary! My man is a union rep - I will find out were you stand with this! Just not right!