I've worked as a cashier in a convience store for almost 2 years with duties such as cash handling, moping, sweeping etc.
At the time I was looking for work 2 years ago, I was looking for the simplest, most mundane job in existence. I was tired of the Bureaucratic baloney, and didn't want to take on a whole lot of responsiblies.
But within 2 months of the new owner starting the business- a year ago- she added ordering, scheduling, hiring and training to my duties.
And now she's decided to bring Western Union into the store.
W.U. is a financial service business i.e. a type of bank and in order to become a 'certified' W.U. agent, I need to study a 1-inch think binder and take a compliance exam (anti-money laundering laws etc), which I must pass with 85%!
I'm stressed out and I've talked to my doctor.He gave me a note saying I should take three months off, but in truth, I don't want to be there at all. it's not the same job anymore.
Would E.I. accept these changes?
2007-05-11 12:26:56 · 11 answers · asked by taarna_73 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Easest answer...check with EI.
As for the first batch of new duties...did you ask her why you are being given Managerial Responsibilities without being promoted to Store Manager? No?
Aproach the owner, since she appears to not have a manager you can talk to. Inform her that you are willing to help out how you can, but that she has placed too much on your plate. Tell her that some of the stuff she has you doing you've never been trained to do. If you're willing to take the bull by the horns as it were, you can even say you're not paid enough to do the manger's/her job for her.
Tell her which stuff you're uncomfortable with.
As for the WU kiosk...presumably you work during the day and/or early evening, when it will be operational. It may require dedicated staff. Check to see if there are any other small stores that have done this in you area and ask about it's staffing requirements. If it does require dedicated staff, tell her she'll have to hire someone for it.
2007-05-11 12:47:55 · answer #1 · answered by jcurrieii 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The responsibility in jobs can always change, that's part of the system, especially if companies grow or someone leaves. What's the big deal? I always enjoyed learning new things and even asked for them at times so I'd have more variety in my work. If you can't handle the job, quit but be polite enough to give two weeks notice, otherwise it could reflect on you if another company does a reference check. This is part of growing up, learning to sway with the times.
2007-05-11 19:56:21 · answer #2 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You asked if you have the right to quit--well, yes we all have that right but what I think you are asking is should you quit?
If you can live without the income then by all means take care of yourself. If you need a job you could go to your boss and explain that you did not want all this responsibility in the first place and maybe they can cut back your hours and responsibilities. But be ready to be told to do the work or hit the door.
The ball is in your court, dear and only you can do what is right for you.
2007-05-11 19:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by Moose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to quit at any time. Of course then you won't have a job. Unless you have a cash cushion in the bank, I suggest finding a new job before leaving the old one.
2007-05-11 19:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by troythom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They have the right to add whatever duties they choose, but you also have the right to quit.
Sounds like you're not going to be able to work anywhere though since everything you list sounds like a normal clerk duties for a retail/convience store.
2007-05-11 19:32:07 · answer #5 · answered by caffeyw 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have a written job descript, you should ask for one. You should be able to take that job description and compare it to your previous one and talk to your new boss about a raise and explain why you deserve more compensation because you are doing more stuff.
GL!
2007-05-11 19:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. You should absolutely quite and I would suggest going to work for a government agency - preferably city government. Civil Service would love you!
2007-05-11 19:31:35 · answer #7 · answered by jgcii 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You've always got the right to quit a job, for any reason or none at all.
2007-05-11 19:31:02 · answer #8 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You always have the right to quit, but no one will pay you unemployment for it.
Just get yourself another deadend job if this one stresses you so much.
2007-05-11 19:29:53 · answer #9 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you quit your job and you will be denied unemployment. I suggest you find a new job first.
2007-05-11 19:36:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋