Although pushing ourselves to the limit is common and often expected by employers, it likely has more negative effects than positive ones. Without regular breaks, productivity declines as burnout sets in.
OP posted about her job two years ago. She quit for six months but returned because the company begged her; they can’t keep employees. It’s a family-owned show dog business, usually with six employees, now down to two: OP and their granddaughter, 19F, who’s OP’s best friend. OP is close to her family and the bosses, her grandparents. They work 6-7 days a week, 7am-6pm/8pm, with no overtime pay. Sometimes, OP stays there for up to three weeks straight, working up to 120 hours a week, counting sleep. The bosses are picky and condescending, never saying thank you but often criticizing. They’ll call employees “retarded” to their faces. OP finally got a rare day off, but her boss texted accusing her of leaving early and being selfish. OP replied, listing all the tasks she did and asserting her right to the day off since she doesn’t get overtime and hasn’t had a day off since New Year’s. The boss replied with “ok,” but things are tense.
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1. OP asks if she’s wrong for refusing to go to work when her boss insisted.
2. OP posted about a family-owned show dog business job two years ago. After quitting for six months, OP returned. Now, only OP and the owners’ granddaughter work there.
3.OP and the owner’s granddaughter, 19F, are best friends. They work 6-7 days a week, 7am-8pm, often with no overtime, sometimes working 120 hours weekly.
4. OP’s bosses are picky and condescending, never giving praise but often criticizing harshly. OP finally got a rare day off last Sunday and left early Saturday.
5. OP enjoyed an early day out and a day off. But during a shower, OP’s boss texted, accusing her of selfishly leaving early and demanding she work a full day tomorrow.
6. OP received mixed opinions: some agree with her mom about being more available to her kids, while others understand her breakup and postpartum struggles. AITA?
7. OP responded, listing her tasks: cleaning runs, washing and drying 6 dogs, feeding 100 dogs, and helping the granddaughter. OP declined working tomorrow due to no overtime pay and no days off since New Year’s.
8. OP responded, listing her tasks: cleaning runs, washing and drying 6 dogs, feeding 100 dogs, and helping the granddaughter. OP declined working tomorrow due to no overtime pay and no days off since New Year’s.
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9. OP’s workload is clearly overwhelming, and she deserves a break.
10. It’s unfair to expect OP to work tirelessly without any recognition or compensation.
11. OP can do better for herself.
12. OP’s response was justified considering her extensive workload and lack of appreciation.
13. OP shouldn’t be faulted for advocating for herself and her well-being.
14. It’s understandable why she declined to work without overtime pay or a break.
15. It’s important for OP to prioritize self-care and set boundaries in her workplace.
16. OP’s bosses need to acknowledge her hard work and provide fair compensation.
17. It’s commendable that OP stood up for herself and asserted her boundaries.
18. OP’s bosses should respect her limits and provide a supportive work environment.
19. OP shouldn’t have to sacrifice her well-being for the sake of her job.
20. Given the circumstances, it’s clear that OP’s bosses are being unreasonable.
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