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What time should you finish work, and what time do you actually leave !

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    #32
    cowhands
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 572 ✭✭✭cowhands


    Suppose to finish at 4.30 dont leave till 5 or 5.15 sometimes.
    Then again it is a small company and if I dont do it no one else will
    We have let alot of people go recently and theres alot of extra work to do
    I dont mind doing it really, I dont get paid but my boss shows his appreciation in other ways, recently he gave me a cheque to buy my wedding dress , its all give and take here, pretty nice place to work.


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    #33
    W.Shakes-Beer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,975 ✭✭✭W.Shakes-Beer


    Supposed to finish at 10. Really finish at 10.20.


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    #34
    eden_my_ass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭eden_my_ass


    inforfun wrote: »
    Maybe they stay late because the bus leaves 30 minutes after they finish work, while it is only a 5 minute walk to the bus stop? I would stay behind my desk too if the other choice is waiting i nthe cold/rain for 20 minutes.

    Trust me, I know the people I'm referring to and there is no other excuse...as someone else mentioned once an atmosphere is created of unpaid overtime you do actually get little comments about "ducking out" at 5 on the dot, its really quite sad.

    Even stranger is my manager (who has never said a word about my prefect attendance) now makes us all fill in extra hours in the reporting tool used for upper management (I religiously filled in the exact hours of my contract every week, nothing more, nothing less)...so even if I do 40 hours, I'm expected to spoof an extra few over the week so that we are seen in his words "to look busy". Pathetic approach to work anyone???


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    #35
    thebigbiffo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,941 ✭✭✭thebigbiffo


    snyper wrote: »
    I know that guy.

    Always uses the phrase "going forward" when speaking at meetings.

    you need to park that and i'll parachute someone in later to move it to the next level


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    #36
    ejmaztec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,372 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    snyper wrote: »
    I know that guy.

    Always uses the phrase "going forward" when speaking at meetings.

    Oh yeh, he had the full range of that crap, and my bullsh1tometer was the only thing working overtime when I was there.


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    #37
    thebigbiffo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,941 ✭✭✭thebigbiffo


    eden_my_ass wrote: »
    Trust me, I know the people I'm referring to and there is no other excuse...as someone else mentioned once an atmosphere is created of unpaid overtime you do actually get little comments about "ducking out" at 5 on the dot, its really quite sad.

    Even stranger is my manager (who has never said a word about my prefect attendance) now makes us all fill in extra hours in the reporting tool used for upper management (I religiously filled in the exact hours of my contract every week, nothing more, nothing less)...so even if I do 40 hours, I'm expected to spoof an extra few over the week so that we are seen in his words "to look busy". Pathetic approach to work anyone???

    yeah i hate that 'we need to look busy so stay a bit later' ****e - i am busy TRYING TO RAISE A FAMILY YOU TWAT, not sit around like a tool so you look like a crack the whip manager


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    #38
    Murphyt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 127 ✭✭Murphyt


    eden_my_ass wrote: »
    Pathetic approach to work anyone???

    Yes absolutely pathetic.
    I think when someone, who was once a person, attends a management course they go through a routine of having their soul removed, then they learn to paint by numbers and at the end are given shares in any pharmaceutical company that makes paracetamol. Because they never seem to be able to relate to normality, they only understand results based on numbers and are hell bent on causing unnecessary headaches.


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    #39
    WindSock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,239 ✭✭✭✭WindSock


    I finish working at around 9.30 and leave around 5. 4 on Fri \0/.


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    #40
    fakearms123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,381 ✭✭✭fakearms123


    I start at 9 but sometimes I'm in at 8:50, I finish at 5 so I leave at around 4:55, so im technically working 5 minutes over, i have filed a letter of complaint with senior staff :rolleyes:


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    #41
    music.babe75
    Closed Accounts Posts: 33 ✭music.babe75


    Working day is 9 to 5 so staff should leave at 5. Don't mind working back very occassionly if something is very urgent but if its just normal work, it can keep until tomorrow!

    If there is too much work, the employer should hire more staff or else pay people overtime. Employers need to realise that people have lives outside of work!!!!


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    #42
    Sykk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,327 ✭✭✭Sykk


    Finish at 6. Leave at 5:59 - 6:15 depending on how busy I am.


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    #43
    Irishcrx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,861 ✭✭✭Irishcrx


    Did this staying late lark for the first year in my job, soon you find out you end up dealing with more crap, getting no thanks or pay for it.I'm out bang on time everyday now no matter what is going on...


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    #44
    sbsquarepants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,810 ✭✭✭✭sbsquarepants


    That's exactly it, you do it too often and it becomes expected.
    There's a guy here in the office who leaves everyday 5 mins after the M.D. It's pathetic, i'll stay late once in a while if i have to, as far as i'm concerned that covers me for the occassional day off I might need, but i'll only do it when neccesary and when i have to i'll work fast and get out as early as possible, but i've seen this guy sit at his desk reading the paper, surfing the web etc, i've even seen him order in pizza on occassion and just sit there eating it! Then as soon as the M.D.'s car is gone he's off, it's cringe worthy:D


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    #45
    bazmaiden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,039 ✭✭✭bazmaiden


    music.babe75 wrote: »
    Working day is 9 to 5 so staff should leave at 5.

    not everyone has a handy office job,


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    #46
    eden_my_ass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭eden_my_ass


    bazmaiden wrote: »
    not everyone has a handy office job,

    The thread is about those who do have a set finishing time, and whether they keep it though....that doesn't imply office job btw and nor does the comment you quoted.


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    #47
    Captain Average
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 310 ✭✭Captain Average


    I'm supposed to finish at 5. I stop working at 4.30 and leave at 4.55


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    #48
    eden_my_ass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭eden_my_ass


    Captain Average wrote: »
    I'm supposed to finish at 5. I stop working at 4.30 and leave at 4.55

    I believe in sports that would be called a warm down :D


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    #49
    bazmaiden
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,039 ✭✭✭bazmaiden


    eden_my_ass wrote: »
    The thread is about those who do have a set finishing time, and whether they keep it though....that doesn't imply office job btw and nor does the comment you quoted.

    i think you've learned a valuable lesson here


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    #50
    Conor OH!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 84 ✭✭Conor OH!


    bluewolf wrote: »
    anytime after 4

    ...anytime after 4.

    Flexitime is great


    oooh burn, my flexi allows me leave anytime after 3.30! which is great:D


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    #51
    AntiRip
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,244 ✭✭✭AntiRip


    Coming from a veteran of factory work, I leave now on time. Because I drive a long distance to/from work I'm always there early, 20-30mins. I was late once last winter because of the snow and they still docked my pay even though 99.999% I'm always early. So now I clock in on time, clock out on time and take my time.

    I always believe in give and take and would have no problem staying on if I got any thanks but you wouldn't.

    In one company where I worked in, engineers were expected to come in one Saturday a month (for nothing :rolleyes:) When I didn't I was asked why didn't I come in, I told them why not go out into the street and ask somebody to come in and work for nothing! Funnily enough I got on better with them when I showed a set of balls.

    Remember guys, it's a means to an end. Work should always be secondary to your personal and family life. 40 hours a week should be enough but if you work for a nice company and you get appreciation for working extra hours, go for it but don't get ridden


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    #52
    Funglegunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,566 ✭✭✭Funglegunk


    I start at 9.30 and finish at 6.30.

    However if there are deadlines to be met...


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    #53
    gimli2112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,428 ✭✭✭✭gimli2112


    Quit time is 17.00 so I leave at 16.55. I do come in early.
    If there are deadlines to be met I always think management should have hired adequate numbers of staff.


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    #54
    Slunk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,556 ✭✭✭Slunk


    Suppose to finish at 8, leave anytime from 7-8. Anything after that is up to me and is OT if I decide to stay


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    #55
    NeuroticMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 67 ✭✭NeuroticMonkey


    How about actually working when you're all at work instead of posting on Boards?? Then you could all leave on time, maybe?

    I work night shift in a factory...clock in on time, clock out on time. The only time I'm not working when I'm at work is during the three regulation 15 minute tea breaks we get per shift. Overtime is not paid, so why would I stay longer than necessary just to kiss ass? ....working hard during my working hours has kept me in favour with the boss. Simple ass. :rolleyes:


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    #56
    SoulTrader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 850 ✭✭✭SoulTrader


    ejmaztec wrote: »
    I worked for an obnoxious twat a few years ago, who moaned at me one day because I apparently always went home when 5 o'clock arrived. The fact that the working day was 9 to 5 seemed irrelevant to the fuckwit wanker.

    He was one of those people who referred to the "team", and sent people on team-building exercises. He only ever mentioned "employee" once, and that was probably by accident, the tool.

    I decided to work for myself after that job, because I was putting up with none of that sh1t. The only problem is that I seem to work longer hours now.:(
    I hate these c*nts. I've gotten a few emails which were sent to me and one other colleague, and the sender addressed us as "Team". Just the 2 of us... FFS.


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    #57
    SoulTrader
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 850 ✭✭✭SoulTrader


    My hours are 9-5, but I usually leave about 7pm. On occasion I stay until after 9pm, and have in the past stayed until after midnight, even until 6am on 2 occasions. If I could, honestly, I would leave at 5, but I work for a shower of pr*cks who know that I am good at my job, and constantly give me extra work because of this. I've even heard them complaining about all the people who leave the office at 5pm everyday saying that they "obviously have spare capacity" and "clearly aren't busy enough".

    Much as I hate it, the work needs to be done, and it would be unprofessional to miss deadlines, or perform shoddy work. The only thing I can do now is quit this job, which I will at the end of my contract, and tell them I'd rather be unemployed than work a day longer for them.


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    #58
    kfallon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,775 ✭✭✭✭kfallon


    NeuroticMonkey wrote: »
    How about actually working when you're all at work instead of posting on Boards?? Then you could all leave on time, maybe?

    Jealous much......


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    #59
    eden_my_ass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 594 ✭✭✭eden_my_ass


    bazmaiden wrote: »
    i think you've learned a valuable lesson here

    Yeah, I've learned who can hold a train of thought long enough to discuss the same topic and who can't...school of life huh ;)


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    #60
    rick_fantastic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 905 ✭✭✭rick_fantastic


    my official hours are 9 - 5.30 but i come in at 8 and leave at 4.30 every day... :)

    dont mind putting in the overtime as long as i can do it from the comfort of home...

    prob work on average around 15 - 20 hours overtime a week from home but wont work a minute of overtime from the office...


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    #61
    tman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,339 ✭✭✭✭tman


    Supposed to be 9 - 5:30 here
    I'm in at 8:40 most mornings and usually skip out of the door at 5:30 - 5:31

    The joys of no longer doing shift work!:D


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