RE: Work week

["jt" <jt@xxxxxx>]

Martin,

Sounds like you have a pretty good situation.

Also, you wrote "No, unless overtime is agreed in advance with the client
(to perform a specific task on evenings or weekends)."

I think if you go into a job, and they tell you the story up front and you
agree, then neither has much to complain about.  The problems come up when
the situation changes for the employer and/or the employee.  My first job
(hired in as part-time) I worked 80 hours the first two weeks.  So I saw the
situation.  It was a great fit for me at that time, but later they gave me
additional raises (above the annual %) by encouraging me to work less hours.
Worked out well for both of us.  Doesn't always.

Have another long story..  But luckily for some of you, don't have the
time...  LOL...


James J Toran (jjt)

"Have a GREAT day...!  And a BETTER ONE TOMORROW~~~:=)" (sm)


-----Original Message-----
From: midrange-nontech-admin@midrange.com
[mailto:midrange-nontech-admin@midrange.com]On Behalf Of Saunders,
Martin P
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2001 4:55 AM
To: 'midrange-nontech@midrange.com'
Subject: RE: Work week




-----Original Message-----
Date: Tue, 09 Oct 2001 08:44:57 -0400
From: "Dave Snyder" <dsnyder@blcnet.com>
To: midrange-nontech@midrange.com
Subject: Work week
Reply-To: midrange-nontech@midrange.com

>Not to stir up a real long discussion, but I am interested in finding out
s=
>ome work schedules of others. My company has recently "sprung" on its
techn=
>ology group extended work hour requirements, in addition to being on call
2=
>4 hours a day, with no additional compensation.

>In light of that, I am wondering if that is "normal" for technology
workers=
> these days, and what is required of others. If you could respond to me on
=
>the following questions it would be a real help.

>What is a "normal" number of hours that you work (for the company) per
week=
>?

Contracted hours: 37.5
On call 24/7, 2 to 3 weeks each month.


>If you are salaried and you work more than the "normal", are you
compensate=
>d in any way?

No, unless overtime is agreed in advance with the client (to perform a
specific task on evenings or weekends).

>If you could include your responsibilities (i.e. title) that might help me
=
>as well.

Title: Technical Consultant
Duties: RPG programming, applications support, some tech support.

>Please respond to me off the list as to not clutter that up.
>Thanks.
>Dave



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