morning and i said yes at the time but i had to call and say i couldn't do it, as i'd finish 3 in morning and be back at work for 8.30 i wouldn't have gotten much sleep and there was no one to watch kids as hubby is working away when i called to tell her she was rather rude as she'd already arrranged the shift round me why do i feel as if she was taking advantage of me as i was doing her a favour so do i apologise to her but tell her i won't work any extra hours.
2006-11-29 01:37:44 · 12 answers · asked by Mea 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Think you need to realise that your boss was wrong in asking you. I for one would not want to work with you as I would be worried you would be falling asleep, dont know what job you do but I want to work in a safe enviroment and not work with you if you had only had a few hours sleep.
Tell her that those working practices went out of practice years ago.
Work to live not live to work
2006-11-29 02:14:21 · answer #1 · answered by simon m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was taking advantage and is sulking because she didn't get away with it.
If you are in the UK, Working Time regulations ban you from starting a shift less than 11 hours before the end of the one you did the previous day. This is to enable you to go home and get a proper night's sleep so that you can function properly the next day.
You were doing overtime anyway, you had no choice and you rang to explain rather than just not turning up.
She needs to get over it and you don't owe her any apology.
2006-11-29 01:49:01 · answer #2 · answered by annie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, that is a rather tough one to deal with sometimes. I've been on both sides of the fence, by being a employee, and a employer.
As an employee, you are still an individual that has lifely duties such as family, and kids to still take care of. And sometimes life throw's you a curve ball, and can make you unavailable.
But as for her side... Yes it is a little bit of a let down if she asked you a few weeks in advance if you'd be available. I'm sure she made many arrangements with the secure thought she could depend on you.
I'm sure she'd be a little sore, but would except your apology. Just in the future before giving a secure answer to yes or no, be sure you'd be available.
Good luck...
2006-11-29 01:48:42 · answer #3 · answered by Lo Lo G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This was wrong of your boss to ask you to do this, if she was so concerned, why didn't she do it herself? I don't know what kind of work you are in, but I have a feeling it is in the care industry, ie, care assistant/nurse, she sould have known better, if you are tired then mistakes can be made, therefore you are not doing your job properly, then who would she blame if things did go wrong. You have nothing to apologise for, she was in the wrong, not you. Do not grovel to her, just carry on with your job, doing the normal hours that you do, and if she asks you to do it again, tell her to get lost !
2006-11-29 01:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by angelswings 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You said you would do it ,so she arranged the schedule so you could. That makes bosses upset. But, I'm sure she won't mad for long. Just don't say you'll do unless you have a babysitter. Tell her if you do it again that you need time to find one and you will let her know within a few hours.
2006-11-29 01:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by smeezleme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My motto is "you work to have a life" you don't "have a life so you can work".
Apologize to your boss and tell her you can't work additional hours because of family commitments.
As far as her being rude, just brush it off.
2006-11-29 02:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by mrspunkmeister2u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to put it like this but you agreed to do them shifts....and you let her down, that's why she's pissed off with you, she was relying on you to cover them shifts...the damage is done now...don't worry about it, just don't agree next time if she asks again, unless you have someone to look after the kids...pre plan before saying yes
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2016-10-04 12:29:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She'll get over it. She was just put in a rut at the time. No biggie. Just apologize again for the inconvenience.
2006-11-29 01:41:03 · answer #9 · answered by inlovewow 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She should apologise to you for putting you inthat position.No one should even be asked to do double shifts like that
2006-11-29 01:42:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋