ronttuk Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 my wife works for a bank,she has been there nearly 9yrs, her hours have always been mon_fri 9_5 now they have been moving her around several departments over the last year training her on different roles promising promotion ! Now they have moved her again and told her that 9_5 mon_fri is no longer viable and are going to put her on a shift pattern so now she loses her bank holidays gets one full weekend off in 7 has to work up till 9pm on some weeks. I know jobs are hard to find these days but this will wreck the limited time we share at the moment and our social life . Is it really worth working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Has she tried talking to her manager to explain the impact to her life and that she loves her job but its making her feel like she may have to find another? I often find being open and honest is best approach, if they do nothing then you've gotta ask the question why do you want to work there. Its not great for jobs, but IMO it is much easier to find a job if you've already got a job as there is less pressure on you. Plus, just the act of looking for another role could help her feel more positive or indeed affirm that she's better off where she is. I've worked for local governement and large blue chip companies and have always had to fight my corner when you're seen as a resource and not a person, I explain my perspective, try and relate it to benefits to business, leave as a last resort (I've had a few offers at eleventh hour as well). Lifes too short, if you're not happy, try to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Has she looked at her contract to see what it says they can and cannot do? Has she talked to her union about it? Has she actually done anything about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Conditions Of Employment have been eroded to breaking point and recession fuels the greed of those that have the most. The wunch of bankers responsible for this mess are hoisting up the ladder behind them, they're bonus payments have to come from somewhere! About time we had a revolution, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronttuk Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Has she looked at her contract to see what it says they can and cannot do? Has she talked to her union about it? Has she actually done anything about it? Everyone was made to sign a new contract last year which said employees must be flexible, She has talked to the union there about as much help as a chocolate tea pot they don't know who can do what or in what time scale!! Shes going to tell them today that shes not agreeing to the new shift hours , not sure what will happen next but i think we will just go on benefits everyone else survives on them !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Seems to be an all too common story in these times. Managers in higher positions trying to show they are important in order to make themselves look to their own managers that they are actually doing something to make 'cost savings' etc. All so that they themselves don't get the chop. It's petty and pointless in most cases. Its been happening in my place of work and I've been told of similar stories from mates in other companies. In my place of work only in the last year the whole mood and attitude towards staff from higher management has degraded a lot. It seems everyone is being made to feel their job is hovering on the line and that the management are under serious pressure to change things and save money etc. Most of it is just bull$hyte and hyped up out of proportion in order that some people can illude themselves to being more important than they actually are. But, when it comes to it, I'm not sure what the best action is for the normal employee. I guess concise communication to the line manager and if no agreeable response, then take it higher up the chain. Employees should accept that managers can be wrong and make wrong and unecessary decisions. And this should be voiced to their superior as and when is appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 From a business perspective, we're in a highly competative economy and sometimes tough decisions are necessary. I've had to tell people they are outsourced, we try to make it as easy as possible, be as accomodating as possible but there comes a time when you say at least you have a job, deal with it or leave. Luckily I don't have direct reports anymore as I hate that side of it but I've definitely noticed tougher stances being taken. My current employer is a brazilian company - and they are cut-throat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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