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Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: Pattycake Date: April 14, 2020, 7:29 pm
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[quote author=katiekat2009 link=topic=1680.msg50290#msg50290
date=1586908512]
I read a letter in Ask A Manager that was similar. Why are you
working for a company that laid you off? You need a guarantee in
writing that they will hire you back. Otherwise, I wouldn't do
work for them.
[/quote]
She said "a bunch of us (not me thankfully!)". So hopefully none
of the others that are missing the meetings are not laid off
either because you're right, they shouldn't be working if
they're laid off.
#Post#: 50327--------------------------------------------------
Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: lowspark Date: April 15, 2020, 9:32 am
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I would put it something like this:
Sorry I missed/was late to xyz meeting. I didn't get the notice
since it was sent during my off hours. Just a heads up! Thanks!
Then it's up to your boss to do something about it or not. And
then, I'd start checking messages on weekends and holidays
anyway.
If it stops happening, then you can quit checking.
Me? I always want to appear to be flexible and accommodating,
not rigid and demanding. Particularly in times of stress like
this... but really, any time.
#Post#: 50343--------------------------------------------------
Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: Sycorax Date: April 15, 2020, 11:12 am
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[quote author=Nikko-chan link=topic=1680.msg50209#msg50209
date=1586831638]
Or should i log in to work on weekends and holidays to make
sure their aren't any missed messages?
[/quote]
Definitely. Just make it a habit to check your messages daily,
it seems like this is what your manager is expecting you to do.
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Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: oogyda Date: April 15, 2020, 1:50 pm
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[quote author=lowspark link=topic=1680.msg50327#msg50327
date=1586961162]
I would put it something like this:
Sorry I missed/was late to xyz meeting. I didn't get the notice
since it was sent during my off hours. Just a heads up! Thanks!
Then it's up to your boss to do something about it or not. And
then, I'd start checking messages on weekends and holidays
anyway.
If it stops happening, then you can quit checking.
Me? I always want to appear to be flexible and accommodating,
not rigid and demanding. Particularly in times of stress like
this... but really, any time.
[/quote]
But, if OP is hourly, she has to "clock in" to check...in other
words, she has to be paid for her time to check the e-mails and
messages. If DH is caught working without being on the clock,
he could lose his job.
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Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: Pattycake Date: April 15, 2020, 2:08 pm
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[quote author=Pandorica link=topic=1680.msg50343#msg50343
date=1586967123]
[quote author=Nikko-chan link=topic=1680.msg50209#msg50209
date=1586831638]
Or should i log in to work on weekends and holidays to make
sure their aren't any missed messages?
[/quote]
Definitely. Just make it a habit to check your messages daily,
it seems like this is what your manager is expecting you to do.
[/quote]
No, not daily - just on work days. if you're not paid for
weekends, you don't do any work on them, which includes reading
email as that is something that you should be on the clock for.
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Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: Dazi Date: April 15, 2020, 2:17 pm
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[quote author=Pattycake link=topic=1680.msg50364#msg50364
date=1586977714]
[quote author=Pandorica link=topic=1680.msg50343#msg50343
date=1586967123]
[quote author=Nikko-chan link=topic=1680.msg50209#msg50209
date=1586831638]
Or should i log in to work on weekends and holidays to make
sure their aren't any missed messages?
[/quote]
Definitely. Just make it a habit to check your messages daily,
it seems like this is what your manager is expecting you to do.
[/quote]
No, not daily - just on work days. if you're not paid for
weekends, you don't do any work on them, which includes reading
email as that is something that you should be on the clock for.
[/quote]
My job is the same way. I can't log into and check anything
unless I am clocked in. It is 100% a terminable offense.
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Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: NFPwife Date: April 15, 2020, 3:03 pm
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[quote author=Pattycake link=topic=1680.msg50364#msg50364
date=1586977714]
[quote author=Pandorica link=topic=1680.msg50343#msg50343
date=1586967123]
[quote author=Nikko-chan link=topic=1680.msg50209#msg50209
date=1586831638]
Or should i log in to work on weekends and holidays to make
sure their aren't any missed messages?
[/quote]
Definitely. Just make it a habit to check your messages daily,
it seems like this is what your manager is expecting you to do.
[/quote]
No, not daily - just on work days. if you're not paid for
weekends, you don't do any work on them, which includes reading
email as that is something that you should be on the clock for.
[/quote]
Technically, and likely legally, OP should be on the clock for
reading emails. But that doesn't seem to be the company culture
because they're sending the emails and seem to expect OP to have
the information.
I think a heads-up to the employer with am email or message
that's a "Hi Supervisor, I was a couple minutes late to the last
informational meeting because I didn't see the notice. I just
wanted to let you know that those of us on afternoon shift may
not be seeing the notices in time for the meeting. Thanks!"
#Post#: 50382--------------------------------------------------
Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: TootsNYC Date: April 15, 2020, 4:08 pm
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but it wouldn't matter that it was a workday, not for an hourly
worker. If you check your email at 8am, when your shift doesn't
start until 4pm, you are working off the clock.
And even if you're salaried (in the US, this is; "exempt"), you
really shouldn't be working when you're not supposed to. You
should be in a different headspace.
And the manager needs this info, that he's sending things people
aren't seeing. Just tell him "I almost missed that meeting
because the info was sent after I got off and before my shift
started again. I wasn't the only one. I thought I'd remind you
that us late-shift people won't see things like this, and to ask
if you can plan for more time in between the notice and the
meeting. It would probably help everyone, but I know for sure it
makes a big difference for me and the other late-shift people"
Tell him. It's info he needs.
You work for him; you owe it to him to supply that info.
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Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: STiG Date: April 15, 2020, 4:22 pm
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[quote author=TootsNYC link=topic=1680.msg50382#msg50382
date=1586984937]
Just tell him "I almost missed that meeting because the info was
sent after I got off and before my shift started again. I wasn't
the only one. I thought I'd remind you that us late-shift people
won't see things like this, and to ask if you can plan for more
time in between the notice and the meeting. It would probably
help everyone, but I know for sure it makes a big difference for
me and the other late-shift people"
Tell him. It's info he needs.
You work for him; you owe it to him to supply that info.
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I agree with this. Do the other employees work beyond your
start time? If so, I might add: 'Would it be possible to
schedule meetings later in the day? Perhaps at or just before
the start of the afternoon shift so that we aren't having to
sign on early?
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Re: Aaaand another meeting almost missed.
By: Pattycake Date: April 15, 2020, 5:18 pm
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[quote author=TootsNYC link=topic=1680.msg50382#msg50382
date=1586984937]
but it wouldn't matter that it was a workday, not for an hourly
worker. If you check your email at 8am, when your shift doesn't
start until 4pm, you are working off the clock.
And even if you're salaried (in the US, this is; "exempt"), you
really shouldn't be working when you're not supposed to. You
should be in a different headspace.
And the manager needs this info, that he's sending things people
aren't seeing. Just tell him "I almost missed that meeting
because the info was sent after I got off and before my shift
started again. I wasn't the only one. I thought I'd remind you
that us late-shift people won't see things like this, and to ask
if you can plan for more time in between the notice and the
meeting. It would probably help everyone, but I know for sure it
makes a big difference for me and the other late-shift people"
Tell him. It's info he needs.
You work for him; you owe it to him to supply that info.
[/quote]
Yeah, that too! That's what I meant, really - you only check it
on work days, when you're working.
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