A. Point out the fact that what he or she asked is not part of your job description.
B. Do your best to succeed at what your boss asked.
2007-10-24 07:10:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You are of course going to be paid for the extra work.
2007-10-24 07:19:36 · update #1
A place of employment consist of a team of employees` which each plays a different roll in the success of the employer ; Therefore : There is no I in teamwork , and anything done to promote a more successful employer , benefits the team of employees` of which you are part of .
2007-10-24 20:13:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay, I'm about to be blunt and probably make some people think I'm a rude you-know-what, but I am sick and tired of people feeling ENTITLED to certain things in this world. Good grief, he isn't asking you or the others to do something illegal, or even unreasonable! He is asking for you to wash the chips. People in today's society have gotten to the point where they believe the employer should be grateful to have them as an employee. The fact is, you should be grateful to have a job! Just like someone else above said, have you seen the news? Have you been paying attention? There are people who would crawl over you to have the privilige of being paid to WASH POKER CHIPS! You have no idea how many walk ins we get at my business with people wanting to know if we're hiring. People who are out pounding the pavement in hopes of finding a minimum wage job, much less one with tips! I'm sad every time I have to look in their faces and tell them we aren't hiring right now. Now those are the people who would be grateful to have a job. For goodness sake, get over yourself, or quit and just TRY to file for unemployment. See what happense then.
2016-04-10 02:47:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would point out that is was not part of my normal duties but that I would be glad to do it. Sometimes a boss will inadvertently ask the wrong person to do at task, sometimes the correct person is unavailable. Since I don't know which is the case I bring the fact to his attention and then volunteer to help.
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2007-10-24 07:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
B, but it would depend entirely on the task. If I felt I was progressing to better tasks, then without a doubt. If I felt I was being moved down a notch, I might still do it but not repeatedly. I often encounter situations like this, and I have always accepted my assignments and completed them to the best of my ability. Often times more advanced work will come my way, which I enjoy doing. It's great stuff for resumes.
2007-10-24 07:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Pfo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
B - Unless it was morally wrong, or too dangerous for an untrained individual to perform.
I mean, if my job is secretarial, and I was asked to grab some bagels on my way into the office, sure! But if this same secretary were asked to change a fluorescent bulb, I'd think twice about that....
And oh my goodness!!! NEVER say "That's not my job!!" That is the biggest CLM (career limiting move) in the world!!
2007-10-24 07:18:38 · answer #5 · answered by Kathryn P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most of the jobs I've had included this line in my job description "and other duties as assigned"....so unless I am not qualified to do what is requested, I take on my bosses requests and do my best to succeed.
2007-10-24 07:16:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
B. Am sometimes asked to do things without getting paid. But, as a 'casual' worker, it pays in the end to be as ameniable as possible. I do remind the boss/es though at appropriate intervals!
2007-10-24 07:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's not unethical, illegal, dangerous, or humiliating you're obligated to take on additional responsibilities as needed. If we all followed the job description rule we would either have 72 page hiring contracts to cover everything we MIGHT have to do in the future or companies would have to hire twice as many people.
Are you one of those people who wants a raise BEFORE you do any hard work? Do the work. Do it well. Mention it at your next review.
2007-10-24 07:19:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what was asked. Are you being paid for the time you are working on this? It may be to your benefit to do the job.
2007-10-24 07:15:58 · answer #9 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do the work or get fired. I live in FL and employers here can fire a person for any reason or no reason, so, it's a no brainer. As long as it's not against the law.
2007-10-24 07:21:54 · answer #10 · answered by Princess of the Realm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋