Need a new job

[dreams82]

So, I was just told to basically not leave my desk throughout the day. This is due to two parents saying that I didn't pick up when they called. Well, god forbid I have to go to the bathroom, or want to get something to eat or drink. Is it really necessary for me to be chained to my desk for 8 hours straight. That is ridiculous. I need a new job.

[Empressallie]

Thats awful! Don't people understand the concept of voicemail? Is it illegal to make someone stay in one place all day? Thats like slavery. I'm sorry Abbey.

[PVD99]

Nobody should be forced to sit at a desk for 8+ hours straight without a stretch break or a walk every now and then. It's actually hazardous to your health. You need to be able to take breaks. I think it actually helps with productivity if you're allowed to take a short walk or clear your thoughts and then get back to work. I guess it also depends on the kind of work you are doing, though.

How is the search going? Have you ever tried getting a headhunter or going to a placement agency? I can help you out if you want.

[paiger81]

Um it's actually illegal to have someone work for 8 hours with no breaks.

[SFgirl25]

just curious- what do you do? what sorta office?

[winneythepooh7]

F what anyone thinks. That is just wrong. Take lunch. Go pee. Live your life.

[jrwilheim]

So, I was just told to basically not leave my desk throughout the day. This is due to two parents saying that I didn't pick up when they called. Well, god forbid I have to go to the bathroom, or want to get something to eat or drink. Is it really necessary for me to be chained to my desk for 8 hours straight. That is ridiculous. I need a new job.

Um...I would tell your supervisor that. And if you get fired, you:

a) shouldn't have any problem getting unemployment benefits (since it's illegal for an employer to refuse to let you go to the bathroom all day), and

b) could bring one heck of a lawsuit against your current employer, particularly if you have documentation to back you up (i.e., were you told not to leave your desk in an e-mail, or was an e-mail detailing the conversation sent to you after this reprimand)

[jen428]

So, I was just told to basically not leave my desk throughout the day. This is due to two parents saying that I didn't pick up when they called. Well, god forbid I have to go to the bathroom, or want to get something to eat or drink. Is it really necessary for me to be chained to my desk for 8 hours straight. That is ridiculous. I need a new job.


pee your pants at your desk and then say i was told not to leave :huge: