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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I very rarely need a hug, but tonight was one of the nights when I just had to steal one or two without asking for permission.
Week after week all everyone can think of is how they're looking forward to a weekend off relaxing and just doing whatever they want and going out and shopping and cleaning and having a few bevvies and seeing their families and attending birthdays and weddings and christenings and visiting friends and of course arranging their fab meets...
Isn't that amazing- suddenly the whole world just stops and everyone gets to enjoy their little mini holiday of being happy, care free and social.
One of my staff made a remark one Sunday: - "it should be illegal to work on Sundays"
Maybe so, but... If all bar and retail workers, nurses, firemen and whoever works on weekends would suddenly get a Sunday off - what would happen to the world?
Here's you all dressed up, wanting to have a few cocktails - nowhere to go. No milk in the fridge for your hangover coffee? Drink it black as not only you can't buy your milk, there's no Starbucks to go to either. Deal with it.
No petrol in the car? Stay at home as theres nowhere to get it and you can't even take a train or a bus to travel anywhere.
Your house is on fire? Firemen will see what they can do on a Monday morning.
You're dying? Bad luck. It's Sunday.
Thing is - most occupations offer a pay and a half or even double pay on weekends and holidays.
Hospitality and retail staff get their standard pay regardless of what time of the day or week it is, so shout out to all who's passionate about customer service and do what they do no matter what.
To all the "Karens", who keep finding something to complain about and never tip them - go home and make it better yourself.
Hope y'all have a nice Sunday and start appreciating staff, who are there to make your weekend a little bit better and worth leaving your house
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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in Co. Down |
I've always worked more weekends than I've had weekends off. I actually have 2 off in a row at the moment and I'm in shock.lol. It can be annoying at times but in the two careers I've worked in someone has to work so no point in complaining. Would be nice to get extra for working weekends or holidays but that has never happened either. But it is what it is. I like both careers so that's more important I guess.
And as for a hug sending you one. Everyone needs a hug every so often I know earlier this week after a really hard day at work I'd have given anything for one xxxx |
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Well said OP. I always count myself very lucky that I'm in job where I don't have to work weekends. It can't be easy working in hospitality and retail where you are on your feet all day and have to put on a happy face to your customers regardless of what's going on in your personal life. And like you said, staff get just standard pay regardless of what time of the day or week it is. I fully appreciate everyone working in this industry - lots of hugs from the Sunny Southeast.
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By *P_80Man
over a year ago
Waterford |
About a year and a half ago I requested a transfer on to the weekend shift. Had enough of feeling like every time I turn around I was either in work or getting ready to go in to work.
I love the weekend shift. I only work two 12 hour shifts a week and get five days off to do whatever I want.
Also if there's something I have to be at on a weekend I can take holidays.
One of the best decisions I've ever made.
I'll never work full time again.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Have every 5th weekend off and it's tough, thankfully I love my job, but sometimes at 4am on a Saturday night I think "why am I doing this" but as you said someone has too. Certain services are 24/7 and people forget that. So hugs to all emergency services, catering/hospitality staff and anyone else that works weekends it's tough.
And devil hugs to you too.  |
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Well said Missus! Been there, done that. Shift work is one of the hardest things to do. It's hell on the body and the mind, particularly in industries with rotating or random shifts, where there is no routine to establish and settle into. |
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In my last career, in the final few years I worked a 7 day week, with long hours. I enjoyed the work, but that pace wasn't sustainable, so I left. I now work when I choose, but try o keep Sundays free for myself. Yesterday, Saturday, I spent a worrying day in A and E, getting the best care and attention from fantastic medical staff. I was there for more than 12 hours, and the same staff who met me in the morning were still on duty when I left. I could have hugged them all when I was leaving. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"In my last career, in the final few years I worked a 7 day week, with long hours. I enjoyed the work, but that pace wasn't sustainable, so I left. I now work when I choose, but try o keep Sundays free for myself. Yesterday, Saturday, I spent a worrying day in A and E, getting the best care and attention from fantastic medical staff. I was there for more than 12 hours, and the same staff who met me in the morning were still on duty when I left. I could have hugged them all when I was leaving. "
Hope you okay. X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well said Missus, thanks to anyone and everyone in shift work especially all the essential services that I would find so hard to work in. And fair play to all the fabbers who work crazy hours too as I know there are alot of you. Think you all work so hard because you play hard |
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Sometimes I wish I lived in Japan, just because their work life is set up different.
To deal with requests from America and the EU their office staff work nights too.
This means that enough people work nights that it is worth their time keeping lots of stuff open all night.
In Ireland the city closes so so so so early, it makes it difficult for all workers but those who work right beside the shop they need that day.
I'd love to go for a walk around a music shop, or go to a cafe for a cup of tea at 3am, and not just walk past the one kebab shop full of d*unk people and thats the only thing open for miles. |
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Worked retail for year and retail management. I always worked weekends to give some of the staff with kids days off to spend with their kids as I'd none of my own at the time. Also worked as a bouncer so weekend work was always on the cards. Dealing with the d*unks out enjoying themselves and the few who's idea of fun was starting trouble. |
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"Worked retail for year and retail management. I always worked weekends to give some of the staff with kids days off to spend with their kids as I'd none of my own at the time. Also worked as a bouncer so weekend work was always on the cards. Dealing with the d*unks out enjoying themselves and the few who's idea of fun was starting trouble."
I actually hate how it is expected for me as a single guy to re-arange my time to suit people who have kids.
Like they will get christmas off, even though they spent all year moaning about the catholic church, voted for abortion, and they will get pissed up for the night and shower their kids in materialistic gifts that turn them into shits.
And me the one who believes in the lord our saviour, who does not drink, and who would take the time off to reflect on his life, I have to work cause I am single. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I’m lucky that I’ve never routinely had to work weekends... it must be a total pain. Fair play to the people who work weekends and shift work, it’s tough.
Re the kids and holidays point I think it’s unfair if people without kids are expected to do the more rubbish days/hours, everyone wants to enjoy their time whether or not they have kids. Everyone wants a life outside of work x |
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"Worked retail for year and retail management. I always worked weekends to give some of the staff with kids days off to spend with their kids as I'd none of my own at the time. Also worked as a bouncer so weekend work was always on the cards. Dealing with the d*unks out enjoying themselves and the few who's idea of fun was starting trouble.
I actually hate how it is expected for me as a single guy to re-arange my time to suit people who have kids.
Like they will get christmas off, even though they spent all year moaning about the catholic church, voted for abortion, and they will get pissed up for the night and shower their kids in materialistic gifts that turn them into shits.
And me the one who believes in the lord our saviour, who does not drink, and who would take the time off to reflect on his life, I have to work cause I am single."
Well for me I chose to give them the weekends with their kids. They didn't ask or expect me to do it.
I actually found that most people with kids weren't the ones asking for Christmas off it was the singles.
Also I don't blame parents for the way Christmas is blame society as a whole for that.
Also I'm a single parent now and I'd still work Christmas if required. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sometimes I wish I lived in Japan, just because their work life is set up different.
To deal with requests from America and the EU their office staff work nights too.
This means that enough people work nights that it is worth their time keeping lots of stuff open all night.
In Ireland the city closes so so so so early, it makes it difficult for all workers but those who work right beside the shop they need that day.
I'd love to go for a walk around a music shop, or go to a cafe for a cup of tea at 3am, and not just walk past the one kebab shop full of d*unk people and thats the only thing open for miles."
I kind of agree with this post particularly in relation to essential services in high density areas. I think hosiptals and all their services should be manned 24/7. Maybe not the operating tables as would not like to get the 2am shift but xray, cat labs etc. Get people out of waiting rooms and off trolleys.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m lucky that I’ve never routinely had to work weekends... it must be a total pain. Fair play to the people who work weekends and shift work, it’s tough.
Re the kids and holidays point I think it’s unfair if people without kids are expected to do the more rubbish days/hours, everyone wants to enjoy their time whether or not they have kids. Everyone wants a life outside of work x"
Every. Single. Job. I. Ever. Had!!!!!!
There's always a co worker who can't stay till close and have to leave earlt as they have to pick up the kids, they can't work the weekend as they have the kids, they can't come in early if needed as theres nowhere to put the kids.
It's like my life revolves around other people's kids and my time doesn't matter as much as theirs as I've no kids.
When one chooses to have kids - they don't think how them having kids will affect other people's lives.
How if they decide to cry "stop discriminating me for being a parent" - they don't think of how many people are unwillingly picking up the work, stress and unnecessary pressure day after day because of them.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m lucky that I’ve never routinely had to work weekends... it must be a total pain. Fair play to the people who work weekends and shift work, it’s tough.
Re the kids and holidays point I think it’s unfair if people without kids are expected to do the more rubbish days/hours, everyone wants to enjoy their time whether or not they have kids. Everyone wants a life outside of work x
Every. Single. Job. I. Ever. Had!!!!!!
There's always a co worker who can't stay till close and have to leave earlt as they have to pick up the kids, they can't work the weekend as they have the kids, they can't come in early if needed as theres nowhere to put the kids.
It's like my life revolves around other people's kids and my time doesn't matter as much as theirs as I've no kids.
When one chooses to have kids - they don't think how them having kids will affect other people's lives.
How if they decide to cry "stop discriminating me for being a parent" - they don't think of how many people are unwillingly picking up the work, stress and unnecessary pressure day after day because of them. "
Think of the bright side maybe when you are old and in a home one of your co workers kids will be working the weekend looking after you  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m lucky that I’ve never routinely had to work weekends... it must be a total pain. Fair play to the people who work weekends and shift work, it’s tough.
Re the kids and holidays point I think it’s unfair if people without kids are expected to do the more rubbish days/hours, everyone wants to enjoy their time whether or not they have kids. Everyone wants a life outside of work x
Every. Single. Job. I. Ever. Had!!!!!!
There's always a co worker who can't stay till close and have to leave earlt as they have to pick up the kids, they can't work the weekend as they have the kids, they can't come in early if needed as theres nowhere to put the kids.
It's like my life revolves around other people's kids and my time doesn't matter as much as theirs as I've no kids.
When one chooses to have kids - they don't think how them having kids will affect other people's lives.
How if they decide to cry "stop discriminating me for being a parent" - they don't think of how many people are unwillingly picking up the work, stress and unnecessary pressure day after day because of them.
Think of the bright side maybe when you are old and in a home one of your co workers kids will be working the weekend looking after you "
That thought actually scares me...
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I lost my job early in the year and getting a bit fed up going for interviews and getting nothing back.
I was told less than 20 minutes after one interview I don't think you have the right experience. I did something similar for 10 years.
Or my favourite we only want female staff for cleaning.
Or the job was for full time position and they offer you 2 hrs a day 7 days a week.
And in one interview the person sitting beside me talking away with the office staff and meeting her later etc.
I had a 20 odd year old guy say he didn't think I was a team player.
Did he read the fact am ex army 9 years. And was a cook manager for 7 years.
And when I said to him after his text of no.
I have had only one year of no work in 33 years how many years have you been working.
Starting to get pissed off
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"I kind of agree with this post particularly in relation to essential services in high density areas. I think hosiptals and all their services should be manned 24/7. Maybe not the operating tables as would not like to get the 2am shift but xray, cat labs etc. Get people out of waiting rooms and off trolleys."
Yeah. In St Vincents in Dublin if you have a stroke on a friday evening, it will be monday morning before a stroke unit doctor assess you. Thats all weekend on a trolley in a&e.
If you present with low blood iron, and they suspect its bleeding in your stomach, they will put a bag of blood or two into you and wait till tuesday when the guy with the camera to look inside is free.
If you arrive after 4 you cant get put on a ward, as the office worker who manages beds is gone home.
All of that kind of stuff makes no sense to me. I'm sure people who actually work in the areas must have loads of ideas of how to speed the service up.
Hospitals are an easy to understand example, but more stuff should be available at night. I dunno if nct is 24/7, I just know people have to take time off work to get it done, and its a bit of a joke. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’m lucky that I’ve never routinely had to work weekends... it must be a total pain. Fair play to the people who work weekends and shift work, it’s tough.
Re the kids and holidays point I think it’s unfair if people without kids are expected to do the more rubbish days/hours, everyone wants to enjoy their time whether or not they have kids. Everyone wants a life outside of work x"
It's funny where I work aside from my manager I'm the only person with kids and yet I'm more flexible to the companies needs in regards of bank Holidays, first person called out for emergencies etc than any of the others without kids. Tends to be the ones without dictating when they can or can't work |
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