Walked out - work going to delay my pay

yvonne13_2

CJYP wrote: »

To put it VERY basically, they want me to go from scrubbing toilets to being 'trained' to wash up plates continually for 6 hours.

I'm no cleaner, but I'd rather clean plates than toilets.
What's your real issue? Is it the length of time you'll take to finish your task?

soolin

CJYP wrote: »

To wash up. Continually for my entire shift. I didnt want to put it on here as I feel some people are getting arsey and will probably tell me 'what do you expect from a cleaning job' or the like.
In fact, i only originally asked with help towards if my workplace could hold onto my wages until I hand in my letter of termination, but its somehow turned into a grilling for the reason I left.

In answer to your specific question, if they are unsure as to whether you have formally resigned or not they may wish to delay payroll, depending on how much you are paid in advance. If, and just as an example, you are paid monthly for 2 weeks in arrears and 2 in advance, but have walked out without serving your notice, they will need to reduce your wages to reflect the 2 unworked weeks, and then also adjust for any holidays owing. So in effect not making your position clear could delay your pay slightly.

Stigy

CJYP wrote: »

To put it VERY basically, they want me to go from scrubbing toilets to being 'trained' to wash up plates continually for 6 hours.

So you'd rather scrub bogs than plates?

I think there's more to this.:beer:

Jackieboy

Stigy wrote: »

So you'd rather scrub bogs than plates?

I think there's more to this.:beer:

I agree.

Why would someone, with three young children to support, about to buy his/her first home and debts, do something so irresponsible and for such a minor reason?

TBagpuss

As others have said, your supervisor has probably asked for your letter so that s/he has something to pass onto HR so they can correctly work out your final pay. Given that you walked out so they have reasonably taken that as you resigning, it is a pretty basic and reasonable request.

So, if you still want to leave, then you should get the letter in, and make clear whether you are handing in your notice and are willing to work your notice period, or whether you are asking them to waive the notice period and allow you to leave immediately (bearing in mind this could have financial implication for you)

If you have cooled down and want to keep your job, then go in on Monday at your normal time, ask to speak to your supervisor and apologise for your behaviour, and make clear that you did not intend to resign and want to keep working. Since you walked out I think they would be perfectly entitled to tell you that as far as they are concerned, you have resigned and they don't wish to allow you to withdraw your resignation, so you would need to go in prepared to apologise and to make it clear that you will, of course, accept the training and follow instructions.

At the least I would expect them to dock you any pay for the time from when you walked out until the end of your normal working day, and you may find that you are given a reprimand or formal warning.

But right now, you have effectively resigned, (and even of you argue that you didn't resign, walking out is a breach of contract and it would be perfectly reasonable for your employer to dismiss you) so you need to make sure that your attitude when you go in on Monday is conciliatory.

Nicki

Stigy wrote: »

So you'd rather scrub bogs than plates?

I think there's more to this.:beer:

Although scrubbing the toilet bowl or urinal itself isn't the most pleasant, I think I'd rather clean bathrooms and common areas than spend an entire shift washing greasy dishes. There would be far more variety, it would be less physically demanding IMO and easier on the hands. Unless OP's place of work has a lot if toilet bowls, I can't imagine his entire 8 hour shift is spent just cleaning them.

The problem OP has is that washing dishes is also in his job description and the employer clearly has a business need to have this task done. So even if others were permitted to turn down this role before the OP was asked, if the employer needs him to do it, he either does it or resigns/is sacked.

leslieknope

you seem to be focusing on the fact that you're being treated differently but you were (as far as i know) the only one who walked out. so yes you are being treated differently because you behaved poorly. you could have reasonably discussed it with the employer - although again, if it's in your job description you don't really have any reason not to do it. just because you believe others have been let off the hook doesn't mean they indeed won't have to do the task at some point.

it really seems like you are not in a position to throw away what you've said is a fairly well paid job, especially if you have children, debts, and a house purchase. my mum worked 3 jobs to support us when she was a single mum, including a lot of terrible cleaning jobs that were worse work than washing up for 6 hours. you do what you have to do when you have a family to support.

CJYP

Nicki wrote: »

Although scrubbing the toilet bowl or urinal itself isn't the most pleasant, I think I'd rather clean bathrooms and common areas than spend an entire shift washing greasy dishes. There would be far more variety, it would be less physically demanding IMO and easier on the hands. Unless OP's place of work has a lot if toilet bowls, I can't imagine his entire 8 hour shift is spent just cleaning them.

Thank you, this is precisely my point.

CJYP

Stigy wrote: »

So you'd rather scrub bogs than plates?

I think there's more to this.:beer:

Yes I would rather scrub toilets thank you. Just because your personal choice wouldn't be that, dont assume mine would be. There is nothing more to this than stated.
No one wants the s**t job of washing up all day.

CJYP

Thank you all for your input. Even if most of it is judgmental. Jeez you all must be so perfect and never acted on impulse before.
Note to self, dont use these forums again.