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How have you guys been handling NJA and making up time? sm - broke


Posted: Nov 12, 2013

Fortunately I haven't been running out BUT I was denied (once again) Christmas and New Years off.  Not too concerned about New Years but I host Christmas and will have to work till 2:00 in the afternoon.  My family will open gifts at the crack of dawn so I can start my shift and my hubby will bring my breakfast into the office for me to eat while (or if) I'm working.  Last year I had probably less than 5 jobs in 2 hours and called it a day and that was okay....last year.  With this new policy of having to make up our hours the same day or during that week will be a real problem for me.  It's bad enough that I have to plan on working on Christmas with a good chance that I will not make any money. I do plan on starting my shift but if I am out of work for an extended period of time, I am going to punch out and not look back. Maybe for Christmas I will get my pink slip but honestly, I think that would be the best way to start my new year, and that is sad!!! Just wondering if you all are making up your time when NJA (didn't mean to rant and rave).

you're still allowed those excused absences - Old School

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what is it 104 hours or something like that?

I know, it's confusing because first they said you have to make up your time and then almost in the same breath they said you can take those excused absences. Well, that's what I'd do.

Oh, that's right. I forgot about that and that is what I will do! sm - broke

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Watch, though, when we all start doing that and it eases our stress a bit, they will change it again. I wish I could be positive about SOMETHING with this company but I just can't anymore. I'm just broken and tired these days.

I Quit my Job There-LOL - That is how I handled it-nm

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Not everyone has that luxurious option - NM

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