And how do you get out of it? I hate it with a burning hatred.
I notice the bosses aren't on-call where I work. I will be on-call all of Thanksgiving holiday.
2006-11-12 02:57:13 · 17 answers · asked by sister_godzilla 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Amber, this is a recent thing added to my work load. I didn't apply for it.
2006-11-12 03:03:38 · update #1
TexasRose I've been there almost 30 years and this is a recent thing.
2006-11-12 03:05:50 · update #2
I am with you. IT SUCKS!! And the people in charge always seem to make sure it won't effect them or their families. Let's throw poop at them.
2006-11-12 02:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was on-call for a year. I hated it because I didn't know if I was going to work or not so I still had to get up early to get ready in case they called. The earliest they would call was at 6:30 a.m. and the latest was 8:45 a.m. I finally got a full time position and now I can sign up to be on-call for weekends and holidays.
2006-11-12 03:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there and feel for ya. I used to be on-call about every four weeks, now that I'm in a new position I'm on it 24/7. But it's just for the people in my group that I work with if they have problems. It's better then pulling a generator in the rain.
2006-11-12 05:22:10 · answer #3 · answered by Dorkboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm on call 24/7 365 a year. No big deal. My employer takes care of me...
2006-11-12 02:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being On Call means you have a job. Doesn't it allow you to have a roof over your head and food to eat? Either be thankful you have one, or quit.
2006-11-12 03:03:47 · answer #5 · answered by TexasRose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sucks huh but it is part of the work process you applied for, and there is no way out of it unless you say your in the hospital cause your too ill. Good luck!
2006-11-12 02:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by Amber H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do! OY!!! They make me nuts when I am on call. My husband is on call way more than I am. I have told them befoer that I have kids and just can't do it. I told them to fire me, but they haven't. lol
2006-11-12 03:18:25 · answer #7 · answered by AsianPersuasion :) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i absolutely hate it...and i'm almost always on call! it never fails that when you're on call, everything cool happens, and you miss it cuz you're tethered to your pager at home.
2006-11-12 03:03:25 · answer #8 · answered by jen_x_tasy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh my god, ME! every other week i was on call for a week, it was no joke. everyone went off sick and i'd have to cover their shifts. i feel for you man, but glad i dont have to do that crap anymore!
2006-11-12 03:02:27 · answer #9 · answered by sashlou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hate when my husband is on call. i guess it beats having to be at work, though.
2006-11-12 03:09:27 · answer #10 · answered by SallyC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋