Some bosses need to take a kindness pill!

NikNox

Dunroamin wrote: »

It also sounds as if your husband is seen to be slacking, which may be the reason for the lack of good will being shown towards him.

He is not slacking, I can assure you of that. He doesn't stop, only for that 20 minutes for food. He's possibly the hardest worker there, so it winds him up when he sees colleagues not getting on with work & getting away with it. My husband is studious, a perfectionist & always gives 100%. He gets through his daily workload, which is one of the reasons why he won't stay late, because he doesn't feel its necessary.

NikNox

denla wrote: »

And your hubby will notice, as will everyone else, when the employer changes policy so it's 30 minute break for 8hrs work.

Well there won't be much he can do if that happens, but at least it will still be 10 minutes more than they're all used to.

NikNox

denla wrote: »

The employer doesn't want to risk OP's hubby getting a better job and/or becoming famous. Personally if I had that music talent and got that kind of opportunity I'd take it. Just quit the job or call in sick. Or get your hubby to break his leg on purpose. Get a doctor's note and go for the radio 1. Nothing the employer can do in this situation.

Don't be stupid and carry on working for this employer, putting the job first. Employer won't do any favors in return, and might refuse reference if your hubby leaves in the future anyway.

It's easier said than done to get a job that pays as well though isn't it? We can't afford for him to leave, simple as that. He also can't go sick tomorrow because otherwise he'd get the sack. Besides, its too late now anyway, the chance has gone. He is looking though, for another job.

NikNox

Wik, we too can only use the net for personal stuff at lunchtime, & Facebook is blocked on all NHS servers. Our phones are on silent, and if I'm in clinic with patients I wouldn't dream of answering it or looking at it. I think that as adults we can be trusted to use our phones appropriately at work, for emergencies and potentially life changing opportunities.

wik

Yes we can.. and sometimes we need to take calls that are of the most personal nature!! I have had to take several with very devastating news, and my managers were amazing, one even driving me home at the time.
But same managers would come down like a tonne of bricks if we misused the system!!

denla

NikNox wrote: »

It's easier said than done to get a job that pays as well though isn't it? We can't afford for him to leave, simple as that. He also can't go sick tomorrow because otherwise he'd get the sack. Besides, its too late now anyway, the chance has gone. He is looking though, for another job.

Lesson of the day is whenever you're taking personal calls in public, use vague words so no one knows the nature of your telephone conversation. Then ask for advice anonymously online before deciding on things. Don't go telling your employer, colleague, or your suppose best friend or relative anything before you do this!

Dunroamin

NikNox wrote: »

Wik, we too can only use the net for personal stuff at lunchtime, & Facebook is blocked on all NHS servers. Our phones are on silent, and if I'm in clinic with patients I wouldn't dream of answering it or looking at it. I think that as adults we can be trusted to use our phones appropriately at work, for emergencies and potentially life changing opportunities.

Would you consider texting your wife when you're using the loo to be using your phone appropriately?

NikNox

KP 83, I agree, boss was within his rights to say no to the time off, hubby knows that. We have to give 2 months notice for leave, but I know my boss would have let me have the day off for such an exciting opportunity. That's not really the issue (well it is, but we know boss didn't have to say yes). The issue really is the written warning for taking a personal call at work, banning him from discussing his music with his colleagues and telling him to choose between his hobby and his job, which he has no right to do because everyone is entitled to a life outside of work. It's pathetic, jealousy I think & boss reacted by being a total $%@#.

wik

Dunroamin wrote: »

Would you consider texting your wife when you're using the loo to be using your phone appropriately?

I would have said that what you do during a comfort break is your own business!!

NikNox

Dunroamin wrote: »

Would you consider texting your wife when you're using the loo to be using your phone appropriately?

I would say yes, because you're using the loo & not physically able to work at that precise moment, so using hands to text is fine. Only problem could be if the phone got dropped in the toilet. Not good!