I can see both sides. There is the obvious, "if you don't like it, find another job," and, "quit whining and be happy you have a job," and those are valid perspectives.

At the same time, we shouldn't be expected to be the property of our employers. If you hired in with the understanding that your shift would be from x - y, then that is what your shift should be. Just like they have expectations of you, you should be able to have expectations of them. A job, for the most part, is a partnership. They need someone to perform a duty and you need some money to live, so you strike a deal. I will give you _____ and in return you will give me _______.


Your job is to perform the job you were hired to do, on the days you were hired to do it, during the times you were hired to be there. If any of these things need to be changed, then you should be notified and invited to have a conversation regarding the changes. If you choose to agree to the changes, then you need to be prepared to follow through. If you do not agree with the changes, then you need to be prepared to accept the consequences of not being in a position to perform the job as they need it performed. However, if you say, "No, I can't stay beyond x," and they agree, then they don't have the right to give you a hard time about it.

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Quote Originally Posted by H.o.F.R View Post
All legitiment reasons to be irratated. I hear where youre coming from. I've been there and sounds similar to the start of my day. I currently work 14 12's . Well I get paid for that but my day is normally 13 hrs. I came on strong with the first post cuz you kinda asked for it but honestly if its so bad find another job.
By chance do you work in the oil field?