NER: was I out of line?

clayswife

I work 50-60 hour weeks, paid for 40, no OT.  When I returned from mat leave, I said I was going to have more boundaries because I had a family, responsibilities at home etc ets.

Today, my boss gave me homework.  WTF?  After working 2 6day, 10hour day weeks back to back and now I have a "homework" assignment?!??

I told her I didn't have time.  She told me to find it.  I told her if she wanted to come out and be my free babysitter/night nanny, while I was her free employee I would get on it.  I'm so over this non-profit company can take advantage of their employees garbage...

I've applied for a few other jobs, but unfortunately they're longshots... hopefully I'll just get pg quick (we've been TTC#2 for about 8 months) and I can leave this place for good!!!

GladToBeMrs.SRS

WOW.  What is it with asshat bosses this week?  Geeze. 

thejennigirl

I am in awe that you have not only set bounderies, but are sticking to them.

Go you!

ElloPoppet

Human Resources IMO. I work for a non-profit too & while we do get ridiculously low pay, we get free benefits & they do give us our overtime if necessary. Your boss sounds like a nasty lady.

clayswife

thejennigirl:

I am in awe that you have not only set bounderies, but are sticking to them.

Go you!

hah!  I'm still working 60 hour weeks ;p  I'm not doing so great... I'm just done with extra homework...

SapphyrEyes

Glad said it best.  on your boss.

papagena

thejennigirl:

I am in awe that you have not only set bounderies, but are sticking to them.

Go you!

Ditto this.  Impressive.  Unfortunately, I've always worked nonprofits, and when you're salary, they really tend to take advantage.  I admit - I'm getting back a bit with the hourly rate I now charge.  Is it bad that I round up? 

clayswife

papagena:

thejennigirl:

I am in awe that you have not only set bounderies, but are sticking to them.

Go you!

Ditto this.  Impressive.  Unfortunately, I've always worked nonprofits, and when you're salary, they really tend to take advantage.  I admit - I'm getting back a bit with the hourly rate I now charge.  Is it bad that I round up? 

I'm thinking of consulting instead.  Charge a higher day rate, work fewer hours.... but I do get free benefits, extended health and dental (even though we start with a fair amount up here in BC) and I am up to 4 weeks holidays/year... that's the really tough thing to leave

CABunny

I feel ya.  I'm at a crossroads with my job for similar reasons.

papagena

Yea - we have to pay for our health care coverage, I pay additional self employment tax, no vacation or sick pay (which when you're the only one working, is slightly terrifying during flu season), and no retirement pay in.  However, I can basically choose my hours (within reason), I am able to work from home for a few clients, and no one really cares how many hours as long as I get stuff done in time.  I can skip out for DS almost whenever I want, but I feel the pressure to get enough hours to cover everything.  It definitely has pros & cons.  That said - I'm applying for a job with a lower hourly rate, but overall, because it's full time w/ benefits and lower taxes, will be a better deal.  My heart isn't exactly in the application process, though.  I like working for myself.

goodgalpal

Yeah that is craptastic (your boss).

Good for you!

I know it is tempting to tell them "where to go and how to get there" but make sure to have some other job prospects... Be thankful you have a job, because many people don't have it these days. I expect that I will be out of work soon. (but there might be an upside)

everafter_33

Good for you.  Seriously. Wow!