Mundane News

[Gravity Aided]

haha! well considering I had been up since 5am to get all fresh and fab for my shift...its a long day! and I usually only do 1030-3. I do a 40 hour week

Overtime pays so well, though. I do 4 ten hour days during the week, and 3 hours Saturday, Weds and Sun. completely off.

 

[Lavender Rose]

my overtime is still basic rate sadly....but these days I value my free time more than a few extra quid....more time for cycling, running and dog walking!

 

[potsy]

my overtime is still basic rate sadly....but these days I value my free time more than a few extra quid....more time for cycling, running and dog walking!

Even though my current job is long shifts, it feels like I have more free time with getting 4 days off.

More time for cycling, running and dog walking being a slob

 

[Gravity Aided]

my overtime is still basic rate sadly....but these days I value my free time more than a few extra quid....more time for cycling, running and dog walking!

Oh, my. I'm in the States, and tradition here is that OT is 1 1/2 pay.

 

[Lavender Rose]

Oh, my. I'm in the States, and tradition here is that OT is 1 1/2 pay.

I need to emigrate!! hehe. Yeah I would love to work 4 long days and then 3 off!

 

[TVC]

Even though my current job is long shifts, it feels like I have more free time with getting 4 days off.

More time for cycling, running and dog walking being a slob

Four long shifts in the canteen

 

[Lullabelle]

my overtime is still basic rate sadly....but these days I value my free time more than a few extra quid....more time for cycling, running and dog walking!

My Saturday overtime is paid at time and a half but I only do it about twice a year so doesn't make that much difference

 

[raleighnut]

My record was 103hrs working in a week, there was a 37hr shift involved in there. The joys of being an 'exhibition' contractor.

 

[postman]

Ba Humbug,piggin Santa.He turned up at Meanwood Urban Valley Farm today.So when i had finished at the cycling project the cafe was heaving.Not a seat to be had,and i was not going to eat a bacon sarnie in the stables along with my latte.Might have been alright 2000 years ago,but not today with elf and safety,so i came home.Piggin rug brats everywhere.


Calm down dears i am only joking.But i did miss my drink.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Finally home, unpacked and Rugby on!

Blimey, epic journey home. After the ferry shenanigans we arrived in Skye at 1400, ETA @hopless500 was around 0130.
Decided to take the less wiggly but the longer more main road A9 via Perth and Stirling. All well until the traffic slowed to a halt just north of Pitlochry. After 30mins we got word that the road was totally closed due to an accident. Diversion for cars only.

Back on the road, the border took a while to come up. Wee and fuel stops, a quick doze in the car with 120 miles to go saw us arrive at Hop’s at 0230.

Fortunately we picked up some microwave curries en-route and Hop left us cold beers and Gin aplenty xx
Got to bed at 0330 and slept like dead men until 1000.

Lucky Hop returned bright and breezy for a natter before we left.

A long road trip, but soooo worth it. :-)

 

[potsy]

Oh, my. I'm in the States, and tradition here is that OT is 1 1/2 pay.

Ours is 1 3/4 so pretty good, I still don't do any

 

[Lullabelle]

My record was 103hrs working in a week, there was a 37hr shift involved in there. The joys of being an 'exhibition' contractor.

We regularly started 1 hour early Mon-Fri then 7-11 on a Saturday, it soon takes it's toll. We have both since moved on within the company and better paid so the overtime is only when absolutely necessary.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Shopping all done, van looks beautiful again and ive cleaned and fed the birds feeders, plus made some seed and peanut feasts for them with lard.
The mini blender is great for turning the peanuts into a suitable size.

 

[potsy]

My record was 103hrs working in a week, there was a 37hr shift involved in there. The joys of being an 'exhibition' contractor.

That's more than most of the mundaner's work in a lifetime

 

[raleighnut]

We regularly started 1 hour early Mon-Fri then 7-11 on a Saturday, it soon takes it's toll. We have both since moved on within the company and better paid so the overtime is only when absolutely necessary.

No overtime on that kind of work, it was generally @ £12 an hour though (15yrs ago) and 'SC-60' so 25% stoppages but then a big fat cheque from the taxman when you claimed your 'allowances' at the end of the year.
One year HMRC 'gave' me over £4k back.