Today, it's my first day off in over two months. My colleagues disagree - they won't stop calling me. I'm not allowed to turn my phone off. FML
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Today, over half of my coworkers have called out for various reasons and my manager is on her third week of vacation. My coworkers keep calling out. I'm the only closer. I just want a day off. FML
Today, I had my first day off in weeks. I was excited about getting to sleep in, until my boss called me at 6:30 in the morning to remind me I didn't have to come into work. Thanks. FML
Today, my boss rang me for the 5th time on my day off. Frustrated I pushed 'ignore' and yelled a string of obscenities at my phone. Turns out I pushed 'talk'. FML
Today, it's my only day off work in a while. I told my boss I'd be available via phone in case of emergencies. So far I've been called three times: To ask how the fax works, to let me know it's a slow day, and to ask me where the letter R is on a keyboard. FML
Today, I was once again called into work on my day off after someone called in sick. All I want is one day where I get to stay home. Please. FML
Today, my boss yelled at me, telling me that I can't answer the phone anymore. Not because I do a bad job, but because a co-worker whined about it being her job. People call her and complain about how rude she is and then ask to talk to me. FML
Today, I got a call from my employers wanting to ask why I had a no call, no show for today. My supervisor reported me for not showing up to work. It's my day off, and also my birthday. FML
Today, I took my first day off in 3 weeks just so I can sleep in. The office secretary woke me up at 7.12 am with a page wishing me a nice day off. FML
Today, I found out that my immediate supervisor had modified my phone in the priority order at our call center. As a result, any calls that came in during the night shift would be routed to my phone first, so that he can play games on his phone uninterrupted. It's been a whole year. FML
Today, my boss threatened to fire me if I didn't stop looking at my phone while working. I work in the back room, and there is no clock in there. I look at my phone to check the time. That way I know how long I have left in that hellhole. FML
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RichardPencil 32
No one says you can't let their calls go to voicemail.
jbuckets_404 39
Maybe have them call your boss instead to confirm.... Now you know what to do when those same colleagues are on their own days-off, right? ;-)
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jbuckets_404 39
Maybe have them call your boss instead to confirm.... Now you know what to do when those same colleagues are on their own days-off, right? ;-)
Ashamed_Sister 60
I’ve voted YDI. You really deserve it. A situation like yours is simply not bearable in the long run. It’s not a good life and in the end it won’t be healthy to be on your colleagues' beck and call around the clock. As step number one you should grow some balls and switch off your phone. Your management might complain, but first of all you have to defend your own interests. Maybe you’re in the wrong company and you have to look for something better, maybe you have to fight inside your company for better working conditions, but you should never accept such a situation.
Sam Siggers 8
sometimes some businesses rely on the one person. My boss (supervisor/manager) currently has this same issue but deals with 2 kitchens. she hasnt had a day off in a few years for one and most employees are useless for thinking for themselves. happens alot more than you think. if she was to not answer her phone for a day, kitchens would go to shit and things wont be done properly or even done at all. dont get me wrong, i completely agree no one should be in that situation at all. thats why i help my boss as much as i can to make it easier on her. if she was to up and leave the whole business would go down the toilet within a month id say and im being generous. she is legit the heart of it all and does so much for her job. but she has to take one so much of it cause most others dont do it properly or dont do it at all. this guy sounds like he is in thr same situation. but sometimes businesses heavily rely on one or two people.
LostSoul 20
People need to call the labor board on these companies. If you are in the United States, they are required by law to give you time off.
RichardPencil 32
No one says you can't let their calls go to voicemail.
Sinshine 28
Turn it silent or have it forward to your superior if possible. If it's your day off you shouldn't have to take care of work stuff.
AmbrosiaFan 19
I know someone who was in your situation... It sucks. Is there no one else at work that can answer their questions? Sounds like you are in management... Good luck but that's what you got yourself into...
slym12312425 9
I doubt there's anything explicit in rules about letting it go dead. if it's your personal phone however, then unless your employer is paying the bill, you can do whatever the **** you want with your phone.
LostSoul 20
You have worked nonstop every day for over 2 months?
Lurker1 9
I know your pain. My boss went MIA about 5 weeks ago and now as acting manager I haven't had a day off since and working an extra two hours per day(apart from Sundays which we don't operate). Had half a day off yesterday for a doctors appointment and my phone did not stop ringing all morning. Luckily its my personal phone and I can just ignore them but got bombarded with questions and problems as soon as i got to work.
Yudith 28
Next time, put your phone on silent. There's also a feature called "driving mode" that allows you to automatically answer text messages with a custom text, e.g. "I am currently unavailable to return your message. I will get back to you as soon as I'm scheduled to work again. You will survive without me for a few hours."