Flexible lunch breaks
12-March-2010
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Why is it that managers and people who work locally, can get away with taking long lunch breaks when those of us who commute can't.  If I'm out at lunch that little bit longer I get the "angry eyes". You know, that dissatisfied look from the boss, with a glance at the clock and a small sigh...

Lunch time, on time, looking at the watch

Where I work, we've got fairly strict working hours, i.e. 9:00 to 17:30 with no flexi-time.  So when a girl here showed up at 9:03 she got a "Good Afternoon" comment from the boss, but of course he'll be running his errands as much as he likes.  For example, right now he's gone to pick up his car from the garage, combined with a business lunch of course.

It’s always a case of one rule for management and another rule for the rest of the slaves.  I wish I could say that it’s just the company I work for now, but it’s actually the same story with other companies I have worked for.

Companies and I guess management really need to be a bit more consistent in their approach to staff lunch breaks.  Lunchtime is quite often the only time available to get some things done such as go to the bank, pick up a present or drop off some dry cleaning.

They need to be more flexible, but it needs to be across the board.  The same rules and degree of flexibility should apply to everyone who works for the company, not just a few individuals.


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Please all remember,
Employers are scum, especially the management who have been put in charge. They will use you in every way they can (before dropping you) and yes, the management will disappear for hours if it suits them. My advice is to get back at them in any way you can (you can come up with your own inventions) as a revenge.
*Bukowski  06-Dec-2009 21:30

 
It's actually like this in the office where I work as well. We're turning into a nation of clock watchers and the rules on flexible lunch breaks apply only to the managers. It's okay for them to swan off and have a business lunch but god help you if you are five minutes late back from yours. One rule for them, and quite another for us. Oh well, I guess I had better go back and row with the other slaves then.

Happy lunch break!
*Matt  30-Jan-2007 16:30

 
Attila,

And teacher has the NERVE to complain about my spelling.
*Willy  31-May-2006 05:58

 
Will, you're terrible!
You ahould look at the article 'Teachers who can't spell' - I think you'd appreciate it. (Although Teacher probably won't).
*Attila the Mum  30-May-2006 23:02

 
Attila
Do you fink teecher wud give me a gold star for my speling.

LOL
*Willy  29-May-2006 19:44

 
Teacher would be proud of you, Will!

As for getting up earlier - I've waited 7 YEARS for my youngest kid to reliably sleep through; I'm not about to spoil things for myself now!
Ah well, there's always next year...
*Attila the Mum  28-May-2006 23:14

 
Attila

Try getting up earlier, you'll catch it then.

Spelling checked, for the sake of TEACHER
*Willy  28-May-2006 19:52

 
WHAT summer? Is it happening before I get up? Am I missing it? I think I should be told! :)
*Attila the Mum  28-May-2006 12:52

 
Attila

Correct I can't sleep a lot these days. Up early bed late. Oh well, at leastI see the dawn and dusk of these LONG summer days.
*Sly  26-May-2006 05:46

 
Sly, given that your post was submitted at 4.48am I would assume you are either an insomniac or keep somewhat irregular hours yourself!
*Attila the Mum  25-May-2006 21:18

 
TEACHER,

Does it matter how it's spelt?? Does it matter IF there's a full stop or comma.??

I could UNDERSTAND what Willy was on about.

ANYBODY who say's they can't have a break, or they HAVE to work all hours in a day, is in my opinion SAD.
*Sly  25-May-2006 04:48

 
I'm sorry your boss sets such a poor example for you. My husband is a company Director and would love to work set hours. He'd also love to have a lunch break! His usual hours are 8am to 6.30pm, with 30 mins for a sandwich at his desk at lunchtime. I know this doesn't help you personally - but at least it shows there ARE some hard working bosses out there!
*Attila the Mum  22-May-2006 22:56


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