Not unreasonable expectation

Posted By: fuzz5 on 2006-01-01
In Reply to: Sorry for the typo!! I meant wondering nm - Julia

At WebMedX I have a set schedule, but if I want to knock off two hours early, I absolutely can. However, it's understood that if I'm short any hours because of this, those hours have to be made up at some point during the week. Flexibility for me, reliability for the employer.

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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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