I was going to bunk off work at 3pm today, and should normally leave at 4:30pm, but my (old) boss has just come in and asked me if I could do some work for him. What should I do?
2006-08-25 02:21:53 · 45 answers · asked by juliamc 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
All work and no play makes Jack, I mean, JuliaMC a dull boy. Or girl. Whatever. It's August Bank Holiday. Go get drunk or something.
2006-08-25 02:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by SurfCop 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How well did you like this boss? Was he good to you? If he's not your boss currently, why is he asking you to do work for him, anyway?
I would find out exactly what he wants doing before I commit to the work. Maybe it will only take a short while to complete and you can still leave early.
2006-08-25 02:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by pynkbyrd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disobeying ur boss means risking ur carrier and spoiling office or company environments.It also leads to a lot of misunderstanding and tensions.The best way ,in my opinion,is just staightaway walk to ur boss and tell him that u want to leave the office at 3pm today.
2006-08-25 02:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by immy65 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you previously arranged an early leave time, and have documentation to show it, simply explain this to your old boss, and leave at 3. If you were just taking an unscheduled early leave to screw off, then you should work (at least I would - I would not even take an unscheduled early leave, my presence is electronically monitored)
2006-08-25 02:27:19 · answer #4 · answered by guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you have "plans". Those plans can include going home and watching T.V. He doesn't need to know the details of those "plans". If it was important enough, he probably could have given you proper notification a few days ago that he needed you to work late today.
2006-08-25 02:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by Yay for Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are trying to build a career there, I would stay. Always better to go above and beyond!
Even if it is just a part-time thing, you never know when you may be considered for something bigger and you always want to do your best work!
2006-08-25 02:55:50 · answer #6 · answered by Jen T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are your plans so important as to disregard the chance to earn yourself a future favor from the old boss? Don't burn bridges unless you're sure it's worth it . . .
2006-08-25 02:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by PrettyGoodMom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Explain that you have something planned and leave. I've learned the hard way that you need to set your boundaries with your employer.
2006-08-25 02:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by NordicGuru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you and all the others answering in an irresponsible way will not be too surprised if the wages are reduced in line with the reduction in the day
2006-08-25 02:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by kytho 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
bunk off at 3!!
2006-08-25 02:23:36 · answer #10 · answered by kerry_500 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋