I know this will sound like a dumb "newbie" question, but

I have a question for those of you that work for national companies and have a set schedule. How important is it that you stick with your schedule? If you can get all the work done before the deadline, is it okay to take an hour or two off for something like cooking dinner or something like that, as long as your get all your work done by the deadline? Just wonderfing!! Thanks!!!

Julia

• I know this will sound like a dumb "newbie" question, but - Julia
  • I start an hour or 2 early and then take an hour or 2 for dinner -nm - Daisy
  • Well, that would depend whether you are Employee or IC. - ExpMT21
  • some more info - another MT
  • Not really sure what you mean by your question ... - Sandy
    • That's harsh. Hardly anybody is paid hourly in this field - I totally disagree.
      • So, if I hire someone to cover a specific - Sandy
        • It's a moot point anyway. She said her employer worked it out with her. - you're taking this awful personally
          • Okey dokey, then. - Sandy
            • Do you give your employees that same consideration? - it goes both ways
    • Her point is that IF she gets her work (quota) done in 6 hours - sm - Laura E.
      • I agree with above, Laura's statement - MT
        • Um, OK. You can think I'm "crazy" if you want - Sandy
          • my schedule - Ok, Sandy here's one for ya
          • What about all of the employees out there - wow, you're hormonal
          • Now which one of you is high maintenance? - pot calling the kettle black
          • What's the difference if she takes - holy cow
            • Ah, now I see. - Sandy
              • Never fear, Sandy, because.... - wow, you're still hormonal
  • Hours - One MT
    • Thanks, everyone - Julia
      • Good luck, Julia. - another MT
  • work schedules - long time MT
  • Depends on the company. Usually not a problem - QA3
  • Sorry for the typo!! I meant wondering nm - Julia
    • Not unreasonable expectation - fuzz5

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