should employer identify colleague who reported me for looking tired

thorsoak

tir21 wrote: »

The trouble with that answer is that it ignores millions of years of evolution and the circadian rhythms are bodies are subject to

If there were no difference between being awake all day and awake all night then there would be no health implications associated with the latter

Thanks for the input though

If it is causing you so much concern, I would advise that you change your job.

tir21

"If it is causing you so much concern, I would advise that you change your job"

No

Takeaway_Addict

tir21 wrote: »

"If it is causing you so much concern, I would advise that you change your job"

No

Might be worth it, you do seem to have ALOT of problems at this employer.

Another_not_new_user

tir21 wrote: »

you dont need to concern yourself with those regarding this thread

You really think that the fact you have at least one complaint against your employer or a colleague every month is something that shouldn't be of concern to this? People have looked at you wrong and shaken their heads; people have been on the phone when you need to go somewhere; they refuse to give you a pay rise repeatedly, and now people are complaining that you look tired - it is at least one complaint every single month since November last year. How can that not be relevant here? Either this employment is the job from hell, or there is another explanation. And that explanation would lie with why you are constantly complaining about your job and your colleagues. Or are you really happy that there is something to make your life miserable at work every month? How does that make it an enjoyable job?


But you have your answer. No the employer doesn't have to tell you who said this. That's the answer.

phill99

This thread has got to be a candidate for 'Wind up thread of the Week'.

PenguinJim

tir21 wrote: »

The trouble with that answer is that it ignores millions of years of evolution and the circadian rhythms are bodies are subject to

If there were no difference between being awake all day and awake all night then there would be no health implications associated with the latter

You are referencing (and later linking to) research that examines the effects of frequently changing your routine, e.g. one week of night shifts, one week of day shifts. Irregular shifts.

Moving from a 9-5 to a 10-6 job has a period of adjustment, too. And naturally, it's a more difficult transition for a larger adjustment. But once your body has its new rhythm, there should be no problem.

Otherwise people wouldn't be able to emigrate from the UK to Australia without serious health implications, for example! Like jet lag, it just takes a bit of time.

For what it's worth, this isn't the first time I've seen this mistake made.

duchy

There's a world of difference in turning up once for a night shift already looking knackered and doing it every shift.

scooby088

I would say whoever reported you maybe concerned for you as if you are tired then could become a danger to yourself and your co workers. Might seem petty to you and it maybe is. But the answer to your question is no your employer wont tell you who informed.

tir21

tomtontom wrote: »

Rubbish - I worked nights for a few years and had no problems with it. The health implications are perpetuated by those looking for an excuse for avoiding hard work.

Of course you realise there are people who say "rubbish I smoke 80 cigarettes a day and im in perfect heath"

The trick is not to look at individual cases as you seem to be doing, but rather gain data from a wider sample group

Bluebirdman_of_Alcathays

Why do you keep getting into all these "incidents" at work? Would you consider that you're a difficult employee?