I love that line ‘I’m not the company’s resolution for its lack of resource planning’! Over the past 15 years my position at a large retail chain has varied, but now staff is being ‘warned’ and ‘written up’ for lack of getting work accomplished when staffing has purposely been lowered to create a higher profit. I’ve shared your site with coworkers so that we can all take back realistic control over our expected productivity. Thank you! 😊
That comment also hits home for anyone working for universities. By the time I left my last position, I was carrying the load of two faculty members and a program associate.
Be careful of this. You are probably making too much money now. They could have in mind to get you so fed up you quit. Salary problem solved. At this point if you're not going into management what are you doing there. You should ask yourself this. Knowledge on how things in your organization works is valuable. In a retail setting it has been my experience the more I knew the more taken advantage I was. This threat of getting written up for not completing assigned tasks in a retail work place is a psychological tactic designed to get you to work harder. Keep your employee hand book available. Document everything. Day, time, location, who spoke to you. Sorry if I come across so intense. This is a hot button topic for me.
@@susanplunkett5193 Your comment proves the point that putting pressure on your current staff to do more is not right. It is not a long term solution for the lack of resource planning. Especially when you can lose your job tomorrow through no fault of your own AND giving maximum effort.
@@AgChic1985 Truly? I work at a very prestigious university. And I find it's just the opposite. My boss is very cognizant of not making anyone work past their work hours. There have been times when we were understaffed, and it took the boss a LOT of work to get approval to hire more people. Even still, he didn't expect us to work beyond our standard 35 hours a week to get the work done. I can't say if it's like that in every department in the university, but it is in ours. It's not the company as much as the manager that makes work satisfying or a drudge.
Then get an hourly job. Don't take a salary and complain. This is what salary is for. You're being paid quite a bit more so your paycheck is predictable.
Great way of letting them know that they would be incriminating themselves for the illegal acts they are committing by coercing employees to work without compensation. .
@@SongOfSongsOneTwelvewell as a salary position its not the same rules but as she pointed out her Salary is based on a 40 hour week but that DOESNT mean they have "unlimited hours" at the discretion of the employer fortunately due to both Federal but also State Laws. I love how in my State of MA that while salaried positions exist and dont require the hampering of being on a standard timeclock even though they, as typically managerial positions they are typically "On Call" they are STILL obligated to pay overtime and even DOUBLE time if its past I think 50 hours.
It's better to send an email laying out the request to work 60 hours a week, that you will continue to work 40 hours as that's the agreed upon contract, then lay out how much money you would be willing to take on that 60 hour week for. They always say no, but now you have it in writing that you offered to do the extra work and they declined.
Not to mention illegal. If you are only paid for a forty hour work week. It is illegal to demand overtime without applicable overtime pay. Even if you a contacted salary employee. They demand overtime they must compensate.
@@mw-pl5rg not necessarily jobs when you agree to salary you also agree to work overtime without overtime pay. Funny how people complain about that but you do also still get full pay even if you only work 25 hours you’ll get paid for 40 hours. How is that fair 🤷🏾♂️ salary has its pros and cons
@@HawaiiVenom392 Serious question, do people who work to get paid for 40hr/w actually ever only work 25 hours in a week? I've never heard of it, myself. I only ever hear, work for 40, get paid for 40 or work 50+ and get paid for 40.
Right? There are a few things I'm willing to do on my way out the door (effectively clocked out/unpaid), but it's stuff like "drop this in the mail room on my way out" or "carry a few broken down boxes to outdoor recycle bin" (because I pass both on my way out), but it's very much things that are not expected of me regularly, don't take more than a few minutes, and either are not or are only minimally out of my way. Big difference to me for doing < 5 minutes of unpaid work once or twice a month at most and pulling 20 extra hours uncompensated.
"Would you be a team player and come do my laundry, cleaning and cook dinner while I work evenings and weekends? Free of charge of course, we're family here ☺"
😂That’s a fantastic comeback! I’m so sick of all that team player “family” BS! Where’s all that lovey -dovey BS when I’m struggling and I need help or a little understanding, when I need real support?! Don’t bother looking for it because it’s not there!
If she signed a contract to work 40 hrs and they want more, the response should be: “Are you suggesting the company would like to break the contract they signed?” Put the onus on THEM where it belongs.
If you agree to work salary you agree to work overtime without overtime pay. That’s how salary works if you’re unhappy with it you can negotiate to change your salary pay. But regardless you’re obligated to work the overtime. In Walmart they even tell you that before you agree to be on salary. It has its pros and cons Pros: you can take vacations and if you work short hours like say you only work 25 hours you’ll get paid 40 regardless. Cons You overtime without pay 🤷🏾♂️ I know a lot of managers that actually take advantage of the salary system. Especially during slow time I had one manager literally take 3 month leave for no reason and got paid for all 3 of those months
@@HawaiiVenom392if they signed a contract that specifically states they are required to work 40 hours to earn their salary, no more - no less, then the company requiring them to work more than that without additional compensation (whether it be pay or PTO) would be in breach, and can be sued. If there is no employment contact and the employee is exempt (salaried), then you are correct - the company is not breaking any laws by requiring them to work overtime without pay. Not saying it's morally right, but it's not illegal. So...all salaried employees should make sure they have a contract, or make sure their employee handbook outlines what constitutes their definition of an exempt employee.
@@HawaiiVenom392wrong. What you described is an exempt employee. Non-exempt salary exists and is entitled to overtime pay. So many companies count on people not knowing this and is one of the major contributing factors to the fact that wage theft is the most prevalent crime happening in this country, and the least reported and prosecuted.
I’m about to graduate from college and my current job wants to “promote” me, aka move me to a different department that requires a higher skill set and longer hours. But I’m planning on sitting down with my manager to discuss a raise in pay - I’m not doing more work without seeing an increase in pay to reflect this. These videos have given me the confidence on how to best approach this subject professionally. Thanks Laura!
Could you please clarify it? The boss promised promotion but the employee refused cause she prefers to keep her work and life balance? Or because she is not sure the promise will come true? Which of it is true?
I've been promoted twice. I've no idea why. I show up, know my job, do my job and even sometimes have fun doing it. But as far as other people's jobs in the company go, I haven't the faintest idea how to do them nor would I attempt such a thing. I've never been asked to "cross-train" because of layoffs or insufficient resources. THAT'S how a business should work.
She’s so brilliant in how she accurately uses upper-management arguments, then with a simple answer, shines a light on how manipulative, rude, and ridiculous their demands are.
I mean... Upper management doesn't speak like this though. They're not upfront about screwing over their associates. You're not going to be told that weekends and long nights are planned. It's always more in lines of "we need to have this done by Monday morning or heads will roll" type stuff. So if you're able to finish the work during work hours good for you, but if you can't... Long nights and weekends.
This is a near identical conversation upper management had with me on one of the many occasions we were short staffed. They had no problem saying they expected everything out of me and that compensation was not approved. I have also heard the “heads will roll” you mentioned…🤣
Retired now. 45+ years of work, “should promotions come” never occurred, nor was extra time ever really considered. That line is a 20th century myth. Time better spent watching your kids Lax game.
@@Lycanthromancer1 there’s no X in Christmas either but that doesn’t stop people from saying X-Mas. It’s not really an “x” either, it’s supposed to be a “crossed out” symbol, which becomes a play on words with lacrosse (la-cross, get it?)
“I’m not the company’s long term solution for its lack of resource planning.” Oh my LORD I wish I had the brain and the courage to say these things regularly. So~ on point.
@@lovelytee84 That is true. Even though these videos are great, IRL many people cannot risk their livelihood by pushing back. Most people in the US are working in "at will" states. Employers can dismiss you for any or no reason. With or without notice. Jobs, especially well-paying jobs, are not always that easy to come by. You had better have enough in your emergency fund before using these techniques. You need to be prepared for the consequences just in case it doesn't go over well.
Fear will not advance one's earnings, and never has... If a company is offended by us standing up for ourselves... there's other companies hiring... - fun fact? I didn't eventually get to 200+k/year in the trades by letting people walk on me...just a FACT. - Never forget... the Employees Are Creditors? In a tight Labor market it's a fantastic time to "slide advancement"... Also a FACT.. If we don't value ourselves, management Will... in their personal quarterly bonuses... Also a FACT.. Life is about choices.. Good Luck 👍😁 (Hint?) It's a well known phenomenon within management circles that the average employee is generally TERRIBLE at compensation negotiation..and the data bears that our,...as does this very thread..💔💔 -Hint? (This will boost confidence And negotiation...) Log and document achievements, contacts, and accomplishments, everything to which one contributed/participated... IN WRITING. Learning these negotiation skills will do MORE to advance lifetime earnings potential than ANY 3 classes, or donating time to management bonuses... The Truth is harsh...
A few extra hours, here and there for genuine emergent needs is one thing. 50% or more extra work without any pay and no firm future benefit is ridiculous and a "donation of personal time to a for-profit enterprise." At least it deserves a tax deduction receipt.
This is exactly the kind of employee I like to hire. Understands work/life balance, takes their time off seriously, doesn't stress work late nights and weekends, and stands up for themselves. They tend to be hyper-productive over a long term.
I like how you phrase the additional hours as a 'donation of personal time.' As someone who has been salaried for over a decade, I often struggle to articulate why an employer should still not expect to be able to consume as much of my time as they want simply because I'm on salary and not entitled to overtime.
You need to determine if you can be categorized as exempt or non-exempt. Non-exempt salary employees are entitled to overtime. Many employers mis-categorize employees (either accidentally or intentionally), thinking salary means they can make you do whatever they want.
'These additional hours will look good should promotions ever come round' ermm waaaay too vague. You're going to be waiting a looooonnng time for that promotion! Great content, so useful 👌
"...should promotions come around" _So you're telling me there are none available at this time._ This doggie doesn't do tricks unless there are treats available.
Yeah, the only option there is "Deliverables, deliverables, deliverables." Quite literally, a contract around effort put forth followed by promotion to x level within y time. Without, it is just a carrot held in front of the donkey.
I know there have been many court cases requiring salaried workers working overtime to be PAID for that overtime, so yes, you will pay overtime. As for “above and beyond” effort looking good at promotion time… ha. I know from personal experience that when you do that, it makes it less likely your boss will promote you… because then they’ll have to do THEIR job.
In France, companies are not allowed to make their employees work overtime without compensation. You get paid or you get free time in exchange. The exception being restaurants, where there is a lot of abuse (if you work in a restaurant, have a notebook with you when you write when you started to work and when you finished everyday. So, if the boss tries to scam you, at least you have proof: threaten them to go to the work's inspection if they don't comply.
Similar in Austria. I need to sign an additional contract which specifies the overtime. The compensation is generally ruled. In the contract there can only be better conditions. And I don't need to accept that. Only higher ranks have contracts with included and not specified overtime. And even they fall under the working time regulations which would not allow 60h/week for a continuous time.
What do you expect, the USA is a third world country to me...all conditions are super bad, employers and the state don't care if their people are healthy or even alive.
These conversations are easy ones. The difficult ones are when it's not some crazy boss, but instead your colleague friend who's swamped down with their own workload and is just desperate for some help.
If they're actually your friend they should be respecting your boundaries and not shoving their work on you. If they have too much work on their plate, that's a conversation they should be having with their manager, not with you.
Thank you for posting this. People have to realize that it's OK to help out in an emergency, illness, etc. Because it could happen to anyone. In most cases, people will return the favor. And who knows?, you might need them one day. .
@@shizucheese Yes they should have. Doesn't change the point. Telling the perpetrator of these practices _toodaloo_ is, or at least should be a lot easier than going "not my problem" on one of their victims. Regardless of how _technically accurate_ it is. Yes I would put down "Next time don't accept this crap" as a condition for my help, and in the next meeting with the manager bring up "Well, I just saved you a crapload, by preventing a burnout on *your* watch." But to burn-out a friend to send a message to management, no, not without warning.
@@user-jn4sw3iw4h You're missing my point that if a "friend" is trying to get you to "help" them with their work without any regard for the fact that you already have your own responsibilities and that they would basically be putting you in the same position that they themselves are in, you might want to rethink if they really are your friend.
As always, this stuff bewilders me as a European. I have worked with Americans and it was EXACTLY like that, despite belonging to my company - but they belonged to the American office - and they would cry upon seeing how we have labor laws.
Americans have labor laws too, we're just not educated about the rights they afford us and we're told we're wrong whenever we try to exercise those rights. They're also not well enforced, sadly.
@@CaTastrophy427 I suppose another reason we in Europe don't feel so pressured to work long hours for extra money is we have social safety nets like health care, yes we pay for them through tax and affordable health insurance with good cover but it doesn't seem to be as costly as what workers in the US have to pay.
@@KarenMariaMcCormack well those social progams have been cut to the bone and is in many aspects reduced to the same as or not much more than foodstamps and section 8 in the US ,,the results of burdening a system built over generations with millions more dependants from overseas
Always love these. If you haven't already (but I hope you have), familiarize yourself with your employment contract so you can stand your ground with reason, tact, and confidence that _you _*_are_*_ in the right._ Also, reading your contract helps combat toxic employers that sneak illegal clauses into contracts. Hold them accountable every time! >:D
The distant, vague mention of promotions is so accurate. It's a carrot dangled. You'll give them what they want (your time and effort) and there's no onus on their part to pony up their side of it (the position) whatsoever.
The last two years with my last employer, I was dinged in my yearly evaluations for not meeting productivity expectations. I took an early retirement for health reasons, and they not only had to hire three people at higher pay but had to 'retire' a bunch of projects because no one else was willing to provide the technical support. Some people just can't appreciate what they have until it's gone.
I was salaried for a few years. It was supposed to be the occasional Saturday on top of my full week of 10 hour days. It ended up becoming 2 days a month off, and that only because it was illegal to have a person work without having a day off for every 2 weeks. They eventually moved operations overseas so they could pay the worker bees .98 cents an hour and most of the senior supervisors got riffed as soon as the plans were published. I damn near killed myself for that job for years and I and my other department counterparts were replaced by line leads for the transition. Never phucking again.
Wasted my 20's doing that kind of crap. My prime years gone, and in the end I lost everything I sacrificed them for. Job, house, car, all gone. Complete waste of time. I always tell younger people to work hard, but don't sacrifice your personal time. Don't be like me. Enjoy your best years, don't work them away while drinking yourself into a stupor every night to deal with how much you hate your life.
If you worked that much, that’s all on you. You know how to say the word “no.” You basically said yes, it’s OK to take advantage of me. I’m glad you’ll never do it again. I’m sorry they did this to you
@@JenJen0582 That's an excellent point. Employers have no right to take advantage of their employees. On the other hand, employees have to stand up for themselves. If you let an employer use you like that, you need to make the change!
Unions just add a second layer of middle managers dipping into your paycheck negotiating for work practices that make the job a living hell for the few remaining employees that actually care about being productive and protecting the employees with seniority while getting the low seniority workers laid off every downturn.
@umaikakudo - The unions I'm familiar with have negotiated for "better" working conditions, quite the opposite of your experience. Do you happen to live in a "right-to-work" state?
@@priscillamoore5736 No. Washington is an at will state. Boeing in WA is the poster child for the way unions ruin a work environment and hamstring a business with their "worker protections" narrowly defining job descriptions and destroying the labor pool of the next generation by favoring seniority over skill and results.
@@umaikakudoClassic pro-corporate, anti-union propaganda. Unions allow workers to partner with their employers on equal-footing rather than be non-human, disposable cogs in their relentless pursuit of profit over all. Also, unions are the ONLY reason that terms like "the weekend", "40 hour work week", and "paid time off" even exist at all.
@@umaikakudo Unions still have a place in the work force. There are companies who genuinely treat their workers right without a union, and there are some that would have their employees living off the streets if they could and the union is the only thing preventing them from doing so.
I just wanted to say, I've watched your videos for a bit, ever since I started my first real "office/corporate" job almost two years ago, your format was able to educate me on what's expected and I was able to negotiate a better pay plan with the general manager at my location since I had taken on so much more extra responsibilities, (more to come, as well as more compensation) I was worried they would be upset with me bringing it up but they were very understanding and I'm looking forward to the change. Just wanted to say thank you and thank you for helping me to build the courage! 😁
This is a great example of why I stayed in my hourly positions rather than getting promoted to salaried. I also rarely worked overtime, unless it was truly something unforeseeable by the company. I had been at one company for a short time when they announced mandatory OT on a Saturday. I went in to the office and everyone there, including the supervisors, spent the first hour discussing what to order for breakfast. We barely finished breakfast ( I think it was bagels and donuts) when the lunch discussion started. I left early that day and never worked another minute of “mandatory” OT for that company. They would announce it on a Thursday or Friday at the end of the day. “Sorry, I have plans this weekend. Nope, can’t change them.”
Same! This is why I prefer to work hourly roles. OT is rarely offered where I work, in part because we are given flexibility and thus can be more productive. When it is offered, it is not mandatory.
I’m not even in the work force anymore, but I LOVE these shorts. I remember being a kid in the 80s and seeing the blossoming of consumer culture and at the same time seeing this work culture of giving more and more work for less and less return from the employers. I love that this generation is finally taking back their personal time and requiring more from corporations. “I’m not going to donate my personal time to a for profit organization “. Yes, queen.
That's when a very well placed call to the labor board, and an attorney specializes in employment law. Then, they'll have to deal with all of the above, for violating the fair labor standards act.
I love the "working yourself to death looks good if promotions come around." thing. We all know that's just gaslighting of the highest order. We all know companies have screwed over plenty of hardworking employees. I've seen coworkers get the shaft, and that same day they're trying to dangle the carrot in their face knowing they're upset. It's crazy out there man.
This is so odd regarding salary. It seems to be used as a way to exploit employees to do more hours for free. In Finland, your salary will always reflect the hours worked, the salary just gives the base rate and any extra hours will have benefits such as time in lieu, higher psy bracket etc
Yeah, the whole “you’re on salary” thing can get annoying with overtime for sure. Definitely needs to come with extra benefits to make up that extra work time
If your contracts states a fixed salary for fixed hours, then that's the end of that "discussion". Otherwise they can expect a phone call from my union representative.
A company that is trying to paint unpaid labour as 'being a team-player' needs a dictionary and a lesson in 'Basic planning for the little Manager'. Oh, and a kick up the but.
"Are you saying you can't do your job?" *SO* corporate. I can't *believe* how frequently I fell for these B.S. lines when I was working. "I will not be making an on-going donation of my personal time." Absolutely *brilliant* !!!
I remember when I worked in a not-for-profit and they included the line “salaried employees work a minimum of 40 hours or how many more it takes to complete the job.”
exactly. Standard at my company was that salaried employees could have up to 4 hours away from the office for doctor appts, and personal time (child pick ups, etc) that would be covered by the salary. This was done specifically as salaried employees often put in longer, overtime hours at different times during the work month or year to meet deadlines.
@@TheAlliard 'In Lieu of time' means a replacement somewhat. So if you have to work overtime occasionally to meet a deadline, your boss can't pay you for that overtime, but will give you some early off days or a day off as a replacement for those overtime hours you worked. Most often not an equal replacement of hours, so if you worked 10 overtime hours you may not get 10 hours off but might get 3 hours off early.
The last time someone said, "but it'll look good when promotions come around" I responded with a sharp "Any company that lacks adequate resources or builds a reputation for abusing employees and violating labor laws is a company that accepting promotions from would only harm my long-term goals and portfolio."
How do you say, "Seems like we would have more time to work and complete projects on time if management cut back on their needless and senselessly long meetings."
BTW your acting (facial expressions especially) really cause these scenarios to hit home for me. You definitely have the whole corporate intonation and expectation of compliance without question - that gets me every time. I’m cheering for you. Thanks for your service!
I honestly don’t know what I love more … your content or the meltdowns some of these wage slaves have over your content. (Okay, that’s not true. I love your content more.) But the point is, how have we allowed the majority of people in our society to become so brainwashed that they believe they owe an employer more than what it pays for? Imagine if you bought $100 worth of groceries at your local market, but grabbed an extra $20 worth or merchandise you didn’t pay for on the way out. Do you think they’d be okay with it? Could you just tell them that they’re “not being a team player,” and expect them to give you something for free because you guilt-tripped them? When companies take advantage of their employees like this, those companies are committing theft. When they know in advance upon hiring someone that they’re planning to take advantage of them like this, they’re committing fraud. Either way, it shouldn’t be tolerated. You get what you agreed to pay for … if you want more, you pay more. (
Yes of course you will get compensatory time that you will never be able to take because you are trying to cram the additional 20 to 30 hours into your 40-hour work week..
I really need to thank you for these videos Haley. I recently was fired from my job of nearly 3 years, one that I was quite competent at and hoping to stay at for the longterm. Unfortunately, my CS manager was very similar to the antagonist in your videos and while i was a hairs breadth away from quitting, they did me the favor of firing me and now I sadly have to see my friends suffer under even more increased responsibilities for no extra pay...Your vids however really helped me get through this and realize that I deserve better, so thank you
@@Batmanapplejax What's your salary based on? Hours per week? Then anything over, is overtime. It's in the name. No employer has the right to your availability 24/7, unless you're on-call, in which case your compensation should reflect that
I absolutely love this woman right here!! I’ve literally used your videos to help me in corporate situations!! And if her facial expressions isn’t exactly what they give. 😂😂 I love it it’s absolutely amazing
First thing I tell my staff: NO OVERTIME! NEVER, EVER!If they have issues, they must let me know. It is my job to sort out the organization. Not theirs.
This is like listening to my boss , guilt trips, disappointed face when you don’t want to work like a slave for him , never happy , never good enough You captured the worst characteristics of bad boss very well
Of course. Just make sure you dont burn bridges, have good references at hand and have an emergency fund of at least three months (or what is it called, 'I don't accept this shit' fund?)
Termination in retaliation for exercising your legal rights under labor laws is illegal. Just keep a paper trail. (That includes non-paper evidence like emails, too, of course).
I am such a dope. I've been watching your shorts for almost a year and always wondered about the mug and was never able to figure out why it says UNT. But it just hit me and was able to see the meaning behind the mug. Your sneaky 😂😂😂 LOVE it❤❤
Every single video you create has such impactful information to stand up to the constant barrage of employers demanding more work with zero compensation. You rock!
"I do not volunteer my personal time" Exactly my thoughts when a coworker interrupted my lunch break (which I take at my desk for my own reasons), because i wasnt answering the phone for my 30 minute unpaid lunch. She said "well I answer the phone on MY lunch" once time this happened and i said back "well I don't. My lunch is my personal time and I'm not getting paid." Last time this happened my teammate and I took lunch at the same time (teammate leaves for her lunch), and same coworkers snidely remarked that in HER team they arent allowed to take lunches together so the phoned are covered. For the record, my teammate and I are only expected to cover phones as additional help to the coworker's team. The reason they stagger lunches is because THEY are supposed to cover phones, not us.
I've learned so much from you! Recently I agreed to do some overtime, however, the policy is that overtime is paid weekly. I got paid once after asking several times.Next paiment didn't clear, so now I just do as much as I can in my regular hours.
This is a good way to address the situation when you’re salaried. I don’t mind a bit of extra time for something special if needed on occasion but this is ridiculous.
I've been there. Once told my manager that salary doesn't mean slavery. Pissed them off big time, but my point got made. You cannot work people into the ground and expect more productivity. It's called Burnout, and people leave because of it, and companies wonder why they can't retain good people. Another time I told my boss to raise my salary by 25% and I'll do the extra hours. They choked on that one. But companies & management will always find someone to be abused. The H1-b Visa provides plenty of people for that in the U.S.
I will not be making an ongoing donation of my personal time - correct! 😂 You have to get confident using this type of lingo these days cos they are being PAID to learn how to use it on you. If you don’t, you’ll end up one of the many staff who they over use and underpay because they know they can. Oh and don’t EVER expect that effort or loyalty to be rewarded or even remembered. I’ve been screwed over by every type of employer, government, big corporate, small corporate, Ma and Pa, the friend - now not friends - even the religious - lord don’t get me started on the unscrupulousness and unrelentingness of many religious orgs! Do it for God, But it’s FOR God. Honestly this channel is gold! ❤😂
I love that line ‘I’m not the company’s resolution for its lack of resource planning’! Over the past 15 years my position at a large retail chain has varied, but now staff is being ‘warned’ and ‘written up’ for lack of getting work accomplished when staffing has purposely been lowered to create a higher profit. I’ve shared your site with coworkers so that we can all take back realistic control over our expected productivity. Thank you! 😊
That comment also hits home for anyone working for universities. By the time I left my last position, I was carrying the load of two faculty members and a program associate.
Be careful of this. You are probably making too much money now. They could have in mind to get you so fed up you quit. Salary problem solved. At this point if you're not going into management what are you doing there. You should ask yourself this. Knowledge on how things in your organization works is valuable. In a retail setting it has been my experience the more I knew the more taken advantage I was. This threat of getting written up for not completing assigned tasks in a retail work place is a psychological tactic designed to get you to work harder. Keep your employee hand book available. Document everything. Day, time, location, who spoke to you. Sorry if I come across so intense. This is a hot button topic for me.
@@susanplunkett5193 Your comment proves the point that putting pressure on your current staff to do more is not right. It is not a long term solution for the lack of resource planning. Especially when you can lose your job tomorrow through no fault of your own AND giving maximum effort.
@@AgChic1985Why don’t you become the DEI director instead? You could get paid a fortune for race baiting and resentment-stoking.
@@AgChic1985 Truly? I work at a very prestigious university. And I find it's just the opposite. My boss is very cognizant of not making anyone work past their work hours. There have been times when we were understaffed, and it took the boss a LOT of work to get approval to hire more people. Even still, he didn't expect us to work beyond our standard 35 hours a week to get the work done. I can't say if it's like that in every department in the university, but it is in ours.
It's not the company as much as the manager that makes work satisfying or a drudge.
Volunteering extra hours for no pay is precisely how you become too valuable to promote.
Bingo.
Woo! 69th like!
Also a good way to make sure they keep dumping MORE work on you with no additional compensation.
In California they must be paid the rate after 40 hrs depending on class. Managers may be expemt
Then get an hourly job. Don't take a salary and complain. This is what salary is for. You're being paid quite a bit more so your paycheck is predictable.
As usual, suggesting "Are you willing to put that unpaid overtime looking good for promotions in writing?" is a good way to shutter that nonsense.
Great way of letting them know that they would be incriminating themselves for the illegal acts they are committing by coercing employees to work without compensation. .
It has worked quite well for me in the past.
@@SongOfSongsOneTwelvewell as a salary position its not the same rules but as she pointed out her Salary is based on a 40 hour week but that DOESNT mean they have "unlimited hours" at the discretion of the employer fortunately due to both Federal but also State Laws.
I love how in my State of MA that while salaried positions exist and dont require the hampering of being on a standard timeclock even though they, as typically managerial positions they are typically "On Call" they are STILL obligated to pay overtime and even DOUBLE time if its past I think 50 hours.
Will be using this
It's better to send an email laying out the request to work 60 hours a week, that you will continue to work 40 hours as that's the agreed upon contract, then lay out how much money you would be willing to take on that 60 hour week for.
They always say no, but now you have it in writing that you offered to do the extra work and they declined.
Love how they throw "team player" and "family" around
Shaming people into working for free is basically evil
Not to mention illegal. If you are only paid for a forty hour work week. It is illegal to demand overtime without applicable overtime pay. Even if you a contacted salary employee. They demand overtime they must compensate.
But when they let you go, there's no kind of family talk. They just screw you
@@mw-pl5rg not necessarily jobs when you agree to salary you also agree to work overtime without overtime pay. Funny how people complain about that but you do also still get full pay even if you only work 25 hours you’ll get paid for 40 hours. How is that fair 🤷🏾♂️ salary has its pros and cons
@@HawaiiVenom392 Serious question, do people who work to get paid for 40hr/w actually ever only work 25 hours in a week? I've never heard of it, myself. I only ever hear, work for 40, get paid for 40 or work 50+ and get paid for 40.
Right? There are a few things I'm willing to do on my way out the door (effectively clocked out/unpaid), but it's stuff like "drop this in the mail room on my way out" or "carry a few broken down boxes to outdoor recycle bin" (because I pass both on my way out), but it's very much things that are not expected of me regularly, don't take more than a few minutes, and either are not or are only minimally out of my way. Big difference to me for doing < 5 minutes of unpaid work once or twice a month at most and pulling 20 extra hours uncompensated.
"Would you be a team player and come do my laundry, cleaning and cook dinner while I work evenings and weekends? Free of charge of course, we're family here ☺"
😂That’s a fantastic comeback!
I’m so sick of all that team player “family” BS!
Where’s all that lovey -dovey BS when I’m struggling and I need help or a little understanding, when I need real support?! Don’t bother looking for it because it’s not there!
@@antoinettejohnson6251 "the family" will be hiring the next morning if I died or something happened to me
Thank you
Underrated comment!
OOOOOH! Nice one!
If she signed a contract to work 40 hrs and they want more, the response should be: “Are you suggesting the company would like to break the contract they signed?” Put the onus on THEM where it belongs.
If you agree to work salary you agree to work overtime without overtime pay. That’s how salary works if you’re unhappy with it you can negotiate to change your salary pay. But regardless you’re obligated to work the overtime. In Walmart they even tell you that before you agree to be on salary. It has its pros and cons
Pros: you can take vacations and if you work short hours like say you only work 25 hours you’ll get paid 40 regardless.
Cons
You overtime without pay 🤷🏾♂️
I know a lot of managers that actually take advantage of the salary system. Especially during slow time I had one manager literally take 3 month leave for no reason and got paid for all 3 of those months
@@HawaiiVenom392 Europeans watching these comments and videos like 🤔
Ah yes. If everyone had a law degree. Sadly
@@HawaiiVenom392if they signed a contract that specifically states they are required to work 40 hours to earn their salary, no more - no less, then the company requiring them to work more than that without additional compensation (whether it be pay or PTO) would be in breach, and can be sued. If there is no employment contact and the employee is exempt (salaried), then you are correct - the company is not breaking any laws by requiring them to work overtime without pay. Not saying it's morally right, but it's not illegal. So...all salaried employees should make sure they have a contract, or make sure their employee handbook outlines what constitutes their definition of an exempt employee.
@@HawaiiVenom392wrong. What you described is an exempt employee. Non-exempt salary exists and is entitled to overtime pay.
So many companies count on people not knowing this and is one of the major contributing factors to the fact that wage theft is the most prevalent crime happening in this country, and the least reported and prosecuted.
I’m about to graduate from college and my current job wants to “promote” me, aka move me to a different department that requires a higher skill set and longer hours. But I’m planning on sitting down with my manager to discuss a raise in pay - I’m not doing more work without seeing an increase in pay to reflect this. These videos have given me the confidence on how to best approach this subject professionally. Thanks Laura!
Please keep us posted on your success!!!!
😂😂😂😂 Good luck!
Good for you!!! All the best❤❤❤
Best of luck to you. I hope it goes very well.
Who's Lauren? Perhaps you're doing a Jeremy Jerrycan by deliberately messing around with the name?
"I'm not your long time solution for your lack of resource planning" .. ahahaha, need to remember this one, thanks, Toodaloo!
Needs to be embroidered on a pillow.
Could you please clarify it? The boss promised promotion but the employee refused cause she prefers to keep her work and life balance? Or because she is not sure the promise will come true? Which of it is true?
@summersunday8965
Good question! The answer is both.
I've been promoted twice. I've no idea why. I show up, know my job, do my job and even sometimes have fun doing it. But as far as other people's jobs in the company go, I haven't the faintest idea how to do them nor would I attempt such a thing. I've never been asked to "cross-train" because of layoffs or insufficient resources. THAT'S how a business should work.
She’s so brilliant in how she accurately uses upper-management arguments, then with a simple answer, shines a light on how manipulative, rude, and ridiculous their demands are.
I mean... Upper management doesn't speak like this though. They're not upfront about screwing over their associates.
You're not going to be told that weekends and long nights are planned. It's always more in lines of "we need to have this done by Monday morning or heads will roll" type stuff. So if you're able to finish the work during work hours good for you, but if you can't... Long nights and weekends.
This is a near identical conversation upper management had with me on one of the many occasions we were short staffed. They had no problem saying they expected everything out of me and that compensation was not approved. I have also heard the “heads will roll” you mentioned…🤣
@@fannyfreckle- What happened?
Retired now. 45+ years of work, “should promotions come” never occurred, nor was extra time ever really considered. That line is a 20th century myth. Time better spent watching your kids Lax game.
Oh this shit absolutely exists its just that its not in every industry or job type
Wait, your kids have a laxative game? What?
@@Lycanthromancer1it’s short hand for Lacrosse
@@mageofdoomsie1598 That's dumb. There's no X in Lacrosse.
@@Lycanthromancer1 there’s no X in Christmas either but that doesn’t stop people from saying X-Mas.
It’s not really an “x” either, it’s supposed to be a “crossed out” symbol, which becomes a play on words with lacrosse (la-cross, get it?)
“I’m not the company’s long term solution for its lack of resource planning.”
Oh my LORD I wish I had the brain and the courage to say these things regularly. So~ on point.
Right!! My company would probably fire me if I said half of what is ultimately true some times even if I said it professionally
@@lovelytee84 That is true. Even though these videos are great, IRL many people cannot risk their livelihood by pushing back. Most people in the US are working in "at will" states. Employers can dismiss you for any or no reason. With or without notice. Jobs, especially well-paying jobs, are not always that easy to come by.
You had better have enough in your emergency fund before using these techniques. You need to be prepared for the consequences just in case it doesn't go over well.
Fear will not advance one's earnings, and never has... If a company is offended by us standing up for ourselves... there's other companies hiring... - fun fact? I didn't eventually get to 200+k/year in the trades by letting people walk on me...just a FACT.
- Never forget... the Employees Are Creditors? In a tight Labor market it's a fantastic time to "slide advancement"... Also a FACT..
If we don't value ourselves, management Will... in their personal quarterly bonuses... Also a FACT..
Life is about choices.. Good Luck 👍😁
(Hint?) It's a well known phenomenon within management circles that the average employee is generally TERRIBLE at compensation negotiation..and the data bears that our,...as does this very thread..💔💔
-Hint? (This will boost confidence And negotiation...) Log and document achievements, contacts, and accomplishments, everything to which one contributed/participated... IN WRITING. Learning these negotiation skills will do MORE to advance lifetime earnings potential than ANY 3 classes, or donating time to management bonuses...
The Truth is harsh...
I know, that's ultimately what it comes down to but i know if I said that IRL i would be immediately terminated
"I will not be making an ongoing donation of ny personal time." Boom. That was rock solid
As a german, I never understand how the US workers slaved themselves away like this.
This is batshit crazy to me
Mir fällt jedesmal die Kinnlade runter.
And we Americans are delusional enough to refer to our country as "the land of the free." I have to laugh to keep from groaning.
We Americans are in an abusive relationship with our employers.
That's why our GDP is 6 times yours.
@@iamchillydogg Oh, Kind. Alles okay bei Dir?
Its not in the contract! You're not obligated! "I will work the hours agreed upon as per our contract."
And remember, if she works beyond her contract, they can use that to break her contract.
If you're in the U.S., you likely don't have contract. It's employment-at-will.
That's a time and a half of overtime pay.
Contract says 40 hour workweek
Therefore, working 40 hours.
A few extra hours, here and there for genuine emergent needs is one thing. 50% or more extra work without any pay and no firm future benefit is ridiculous and a "donation of personal time to a for-profit enterprise." At least it deserves a tax deduction receipt.
This is exactly the kind of employee I like to hire. Understands work/life balance, takes their time off seriously, doesn't stress work late nights and weekends, and stands up for themselves.
They tend to be hyper-productive over a long term.
I’d fire her.
Amen! Compartmentalization is not laziness!
I like how you phrase the additional hours as a 'donation of personal time.' As someone who has been salaried for over a decade, I often struggle to articulate why an employer should still not expect to be able to consume as much of my time as they want simply because I'm on salary and not entitled to overtime.
You need to determine if you can be categorized as exempt or non-exempt. Non-exempt salary employees are entitled to overtime.
Many employers mis-categorize employees (either accidentally or intentionally), thinking salary means they can make you do whatever they want.
Having a salary and not being entitled to overtime are not the same thing. You can have one, both, or neither in your contract.
'These additional hours will look good should promotions ever come round' ermm waaaay too vague. You're going to be waiting a looooonnng time for that promotion!
Great content, so useful 👌
"...should promotions come around"
_So you're telling me there are none available at this time._
This doggie doesn't do tricks unless there are treats available.
Yeah, the only option there is "Deliverables, deliverables, deliverables." Quite literally, a contract around effort put forth followed by promotion to x level within y time. Without, it is just a carrot held in front of the donkey.
And why would they ever promote you out of a position where you provide them with free labor?
You will never get that promotion as it will go to the family of your boss.
I know there have been many court cases requiring salaried workers working overtime to be PAID for that overtime, so yes, you will pay overtime. As for “above and beyond” effort looking good at promotion time… ha. I know from personal experience that when you do that, it makes it less likely your boss will promote you… because then they’ll have to do THEIR job.
Well said! Life is too short. There is NOTHING more precious than time. Don't give it away.
It has taken me too long to understand this. Thanks for your comment!
"... should promotions ever come around" - yeah, dont hold your breath for that one 😆
In France, companies are not allowed to make their employees work overtime without compensation. You get paid or you get free time in exchange. The exception being restaurants, where there is a lot of abuse (if you work in a restaurant, have a notebook with you when you write when you started to work and when you finished everyday. So, if the boss tries to scam you, at least you have proof: threaten them to go to the work's inspection if they don't comply.
Similar in Austria. I need to sign an additional contract which specifies the overtime. The compensation is generally ruled. In the contract there can only be better conditions. And I don't need to accept that.
Only higher ranks have contracts with included and not specified overtime. And even they fall under the working time regulations which would not allow 60h/week for a continuous time.
What do you expect, the USA is a third world country to me...all conditions are super bad, employers and the state don't care if their people are healthy or even alive.
"SHOULD promotions EVER come around" that sounds so funny. Either give me a guarantee or get a no.
It sound funny but that's what they say, they string you along and try to make you play their stupid games
@@svenbtb that's for sure. It's why I always advocate to trying to keep a Fuck Them Fund, so you can quit without much worry.
You got to love how "salary" seems to be "floormat".
And after a few years they might give you a few dollar raise.
These conversations are easy ones. The difficult ones are when it's not some crazy boss, but instead your colleague friend who's swamped down with their own workload and is just desperate for some help.
If they're actually your friend they should be respecting your boundaries and not shoving their work on you. If they have too much work on their plate, that's a conversation they should be having with their manager, not with you.
Sounds like they need to hire an assistant
Thank you for posting this. People have to realize that it's OK to help out in an emergency, illness, etc. Because it could happen to anyone. In most cases, people will return the favor. And who knows?, you might need them one day.
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@@shizucheese Yes they should have.
Doesn't change the point.
Telling the perpetrator of these practices _toodaloo_
is, or at least should be
a lot easier than going "not my problem"
on one of their victims.
Regardless of how _technically accurate_ it is.
Yes I would put down "Next time don't accept this crap" as a condition for my help,
and in the next meeting with the manager bring up "Well, I just saved you a crapload, by preventing a burnout on *your* watch."
But to burn-out a friend to send a message to management, no, not without warning.
@@user-jn4sw3iw4h You're missing my point that if a "friend" is trying to get you to "help" them with their work without any regard for the fact that you already have your own responsibilities and that they would basically be putting you in the same position that they themselves are in, you might want to rethink if they really are your friend.
As always, this stuff bewilders me as a European. I have worked with Americans and it was EXACTLY like that, despite belonging to my company - but they belonged to the American office - and they would cry upon seeing how we have labor laws.
Europeans are lazy.
Americans have labor laws too, we're just not educated about the rights they afford us and we're told we're wrong whenever we try to exercise those rights. They're also not well enforced, sadly.
@@CaTastrophy427 Basically, Europeans are lazy.
@@CaTastrophy427 I suppose another reason we in Europe don't feel so pressured to work long hours for extra money is we have social safety nets like health care, yes we pay for them through tax and affordable health insurance with good cover but it doesn't seem to be as costly as what workers in the US have to pay.
@@KarenMariaMcCormack well those social progams have been cut to the bone and is in many aspects reduced to the same as or not much more than foodstamps and section 8 in the US ,,the results of burdening a system built over generations with millions more dependants from overseas
Always love these. If you haven't already (but I hope you have), familiarize yourself with your employment contract so you can stand your ground with reason, tact, and confidence that _you _*_are_*_ in the right._ Also, reading your contract helps combat toxic employers that sneak illegal clauses into contracts. Hold them accountable every time! >:D
The distant, vague mention of promotions is so accurate. It's a carrot dangled. You'll give them what they want (your time and effort) and there's no onus on their part to pony up their side of it (the position) whatsoever.
That last line was a banger! "I'm not the company's long term solution for their lack of resource planning.".. ouch!
The last two years with my last employer, I was dinged in my yearly evaluations for not meeting productivity expectations. I took an early retirement for health reasons, and they not only had to hire three people at higher pay but had to 'retire' a bunch of projects because no one else was willing to provide the technical support.
Some people just can't appreciate what they have until it's gone.
I was salaried for a few years. It was supposed to be the occasional Saturday on top of my full week of 10 hour days.
It ended up becoming 2 days a month off, and that only because it was illegal to have a person work without having a day off for every 2 weeks.
They eventually moved operations overseas so they could pay the worker bees .98 cents an hour and most of the senior supervisors got riffed as soon as the plans were published.
I damn near killed myself for that job for years and I and my other department counterparts were replaced by line leads for the transition.
Never phucking again.
Wasted my 20's doing that kind of crap. My prime years gone, and in the end I lost everything I sacrificed them for. Job, house, car, all gone. Complete waste of time.
I always tell younger people to work hard, but don't sacrifice your personal time. Don't be like me. Enjoy your best years, don't work them away while drinking yourself into a stupor every night to deal with how much you hate your life.
If you worked that much, that’s all on you. You know how to say the word “no.” You basically said yes, it’s OK to take advantage of me. I’m glad you’ll never do it again. I’m sorry they did this to you
@@JenJen0582 That's an excellent point. Employers have no right to take advantage of their employees. On the other hand, employees have to stand up for themselves. If you let an employer use you like that, you need to make the change!
so many of these videos really sell the reason for and advantages of unions.
Unions just add a second layer of middle managers dipping into your paycheck negotiating for work practices that make the job a living hell for the few remaining employees that actually care about being productive and protecting the employees with seniority while getting the low seniority workers laid off every downturn.
@umaikakudo - The unions I'm familiar with have negotiated for "better" working conditions, quite the opposite of your experience.
Do you happen to live in a "right-to-work" state?
@@priscillamoore5736 No. Washington is an at will state. Boeing in WA is the poster child for the way unions ruin a work environment and hamstring a business with their "worker protections" narrowly defining job descriptions and destroying the labor pool of the next generation by favoring seniority over skill and results.
@@umaikakudoClassic pro-corporate, anti-union propaganda. Unions allow workers to partner with their employers on equal-footing rather than be non-human, disposable cogs in their relentless pursuit of profit over all.
Also, unions are the ONLY reason that terms like "the weekend", "40 hour work week", and "paid time off" even exist at all.
@@umaikakudo Unions still have a place in the work force. There are companies who genuinely treat their workers right without a union, and there are some that would have their employees living off the streets if they could and the union is the only thing preventing them from doing so.
I just wanted to say, I've watched your videos for a bit, ever since I started my first real "office/corporate" job almost two years ago, your format was able to educate me on what's expected and I was able to negotiate a better pay plan with the general manager at my location since I had taken on so much more extra responsibilities, (more to come, as well as more compensation) I was worried they would be upset with me bringing it up but they were very understanding and I'm looking forward to the change. Just wanted to say thank you and thank you for helping me to build the courage! 😁
This isn't just for corporate purposes, but personal boundary work and defence against the dark arts of idiot bullies.
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This is a great example of why I stayed in my hourly positions rather than getting promoted to salaried. I also rarely worked overtime, unless it was truly something unforeseeable by the company. I had been at one company for a short time when they announced mandatory OT on a Saturday. I went in to the office and everyone there, including the supervisors, spent the first hour discussing what to order for breakfast. We barely finished breakfast ( I think it was bagels and donuts) when the lunch discussion started. I left early that day and never worked another minute of “mandatory” OT for that company. They would announce it on a Thursday or Friday at the end of the day. “Sorry, I have plans this weekend. Nope, can’t change them.”
Same! This is why I prefer to work hourly roles. OT is rarely offered where I work, in part because we are given flexibility and thus can be more productive. When it is offered, it is not mandatory.
Oh yea, I should be CEO with all promotions you've promised yet failed to deliver on.
I love the, "should promotions come up" line implying they will most likely never 🤣
"You pay me Extra $$$ I'll pay you the equivalent time. Otherwise no thank you I'll stick with my Paid contract."
I’m not even in the work force anymore, but I LOVE these shorts. I remember being a kid in the 80s and seeing the blossoming of consumer culture and at the same time seeing this work culture of giving more and more work for less and less return from the employers. I love that this generation is finally taking back their personal time and requiring more from corporations. “I’m not going to donate my personal time to a for profit organization “. Yes, queen.
Meanwhile most of the Baby Boomers are mad at us for doing it.
I once told a VP that I was not become a professional to work as a charitable activity. Nor was I going to act as a uncompensated principal.
That's when a very well placed call to the labor board, and an attorney specializes in employment law. Then, they'll have to deal with all of the above, for violating the fair labor standards act.
"... I am not the company's long-term solution for their lack of resource planning ..."
I had to write that down to show it to my wife.
Make sure you follow up with an email that they’re trying to link promotions to you working unpaid hours.
I love the "working yourself to death looks good if promotions come around." thing. We all know that's just gaslighting of the highest order.
We all know companies have screwed over plenty of hardworking employees. I've seen coworkers get the shaft, and that same day they're trying to dangle the carrot in their face knowing they're upset.
It's crazy out there man.
This is so odd regarding salary. It seems to be used as a way to exploit employees to do more hours for free.
In Finland, your salary will always reflect the hours worked, the salary just gives the base rate and any extra hours will have benefits such as time in lieu, higher psy bracket etc
Yeah, the whole “you’re on salary” thing can get annoying with overtime for sure. Definitely needs to come with extra benefits to make up that extra work time
If your contracts states a fixed salary for fixed hours, then that's the end of that "discussion".
Otherwise they can expect a phone call from my union representative.
A company that is trying to paint unpaid labour as 'being a team-player' needs a dictionary and a lesson in 'Basic planning for the little Manager'. Oh, and a kick up the but.
"Are you saying you can't do your job?" *SO* corporate.
I can't *believe* how frequently I fell for these B.S. lines when I was working.
"I will not be making an on-going donation of my personal time." Absolutely *brilliant* !!!
“I don’t do free labour” is all I need to end that conversation😂
I remember when I worked in a not-for-profit and they included the line “salaried employees work a minimum of 40 hours or how many more it takes to complete the job.”
“I will not be making an ongoing donation of my personal time.” Perfectly said!
"I'm not the company's long term solution for their lack of resource planning" is cold af. satisfying
My company doesn't pay overtime or give lieu time either, but if i need to go to an appointment or need a half day off, they still pay me for 8 hours
And you don't consider that lieu time? I think I need to brush up on my understanding of lieu time
@rdb4996 oh, I thought lieu time meant something like a day off company is obligated to give to you. I'm learning english)
exactly. Standard at my company was that salaried employees could have up to 4 hours away from the office for doctor appts, and personal time (child pick ups, etc) that would be covered by the salary. This was done specifically as salaried employees often put in longer, overtime hours at different times during the work month or year to meet deadlines.
@@TheAlliard 'In Lieu of time' means a replacement somewhat. So if you have to work overtime occasionally to meet a deadline, your boss can't pay you for that overtime, but will give you some early off days or a day off as a replacement for those overtime hours you worked. Most often not an equal replacement of hours, so if you worked 10 overtime hours you may not get 10 hours off but might get 3 hours off early.
@mrgreene3290 thanks for clarification 🙂
The company I work for has mandatory overtime. But at least they pay. Just sucks to lose days off.
If you are willing to work for free, why would they pay you for it? If you let corporations exploit you, they will do nothing else.
Love it! I am not in the business of donating hours to a for profit business. You are on point!
I’d be like “can I please get that in writing?”
Or better yet, please show me where I can find that in the HR regs and the employee manual.
The last time someone said, "but it'll look good when promotions come around" I responded with a sharp "Any company that lacks adequate resources or builds a reputation for abusing employees and violating labor laws is a company that accepting promotions from would only harm my long-term goals and portfolio."
How do you say, "Seems like we would have more time to work and complete projects on time if management cut back on their needless and senselessly long meetings."
You don't. Unless you want to be "written up" for insubordination 😂
What I love is they will expect you to work 10.5 hours a day, but they pay you vacation time at 8 hours
BTW your acting (facial expressions especially) really cause these scenarios to hit home for me. You definitely have the whole corporate intonation and expectation of compliance without question - that gets me every time. I’m cheering for you. Thanks for your service!
Thank you for these videos. I love the hard but professional boundaries. The companies do not have the right to bully their employees.
I honestly don’t know what I love more … your content or the meltdowns some of these wage slaves have over your content. (Okay, that’s not true. I love your content more.)
But the point is, how have we allowed the majority of people in our society to become so brainwashed that they believe they owe an employer more than what it pays for?
Imagine if you bought $100 worth of groceries at your local market, but grabbed an extra $20 worth or merchandise you didn’t pay for on the way out. Do you think they’d be okay with it? Could you just tell them that they’re “not being a team player,” and expect them to give you something for free because you guilt-tripped them?
When companies take advantage of their employees like this, those companies are committing theft. When they know in advance upon hiring someone that they’re planning to take advantage of them like this, they’re committing fraud. Either way, it shouldn’t be tolerated. You get what you agreed to pay for … if you want more, you pay more. (
That's a lot of pressure for free labor. I really like how you show a good way of responding.
Yes of course you will get compensatory time that you will never be able to take because you are trying to cram the additional 20 to 30 hours into your 40-hour work week..
I really need to thank you for these videos Haley. I recently was fired from my job of nearly 3 years, one that I was quite competent at and hoping to stay at for the longterm. Unfortunately, my CS manager was very similar to the antagonist in your videos and while i was a hairs breadth away from quitting, they did me the favor of firing me and now I sadly have to see my friends suffer under even more increased responsibilities for no extra pay...Your vids however really helped me get through this and realize that I deserve better, so thank you
Isn't working without being paid overtime illegal?
It should be.
It's the USA, so I'm not sure it is.
Not if you’re on salary unfortunately
@@Algo1honestly at this point i don't think anyone knows wtf is going on the america
@@Batmanapplejax What's your salary based on?
Hours per week? Then anything over, is overtime.
It's in the name.
No employer has the right to your availability 24/7, unless you're on-call, in which case your compensation should reflect that
@@ZenganTheFool Most of The Americas is not as fd as America.
Sorry, had to. You handed it to me.
THERE'S NOT BETTER SPOKEN PERSON IN THE WORLD THAT CAN EXCEED YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND DRAW BOUNDARIES WITH BETTER MANNERS THAN YOU DO.
There’s always the person who does the firms dirty work
I absolutely love this woman right here!! I’ve literally used your videos to help me in corporate situations!! And if her facial expressions isn’t exactly what they give. 😂😂 I love it it’s absolutely amazing
First thing I tell my staff: NO OVERTIME! NEVER, EVER!If they have issues, they must let me know. It is my job to sort out the organization. Not theirs.
I love this woman. Lol. Always making me laugh
Wow ramping up without any compensation. Really milking people without pay do they
This is like listening to my boss , guilt trips, disappointed face when you don’t want to work like a slave for him , never happy , never good enough
You captured the worst characteristics of bad boss very well
Just wanted to ask
Can we actually say this? 😂😂
If someone tries to get you to work overtime UNPAID, I sure hope as heck you can.
And get fired ? lol 😂😂
Of course. Just make sure you dont burn bridges, have good references at hand and have an emergency fund of at least three months (or what is it called, 'I don't accept this shit' fund?)
Termination in retaliation for exercising your legal rights under labor laws is illegal. Just keep a paper trail. (That includes non-paper evidence like emails, too, of course).
“I’m not the company’s long term solution to their lack of resources” brilliant
Thanks for a great video.
Setting boundaries is important. It's inspiring how to say it in a polite and diplomatic way.
Always glad to see that beautiful mug at the end of the video. Personally love "Prick" myself
I am such a dope. I've been watching your shorts for almost a year and always wondered about the mug and was never able to figure out why it says UNT. But it just hit me and was able to see the meaning behind the mug. Your sneaky 😂😂😂 LOVE it❤❤
plus notice the handle
I think it's from the University of North Texas.
If it is, the mug is serendipitous.
Like.... Why would you think I'm going to work and not be paid for it 🤣🤣🤣 hilarious.
Every single video you create has such impactful information to stand up to the constant barrage of employers demanding more work with zero compensation. You rock!
"I do not volunteer my personal time"
Exactly my thoughts when a coworker interrupted my lunch break (which I take at my desk for my own reasons), because i wasnt answering the phone for my 30 minute unpaid lunch.
She said "well I answer the phone on MY lunch" once time this happened and i said back "well I don't. My lunch is my personal time and I'm not getting paid."
Last time this happened my teammate and I took lunch at the same time (teammate leaves for her lunch), and same coworkers snidely remarked that in HER team they arent allowed to take lunches together so the phoned are covered.
For the record, my teammate and I are only expected to cover phones as additional help to the coworker's team. The reason they stagger lunches is because THEY are supposed to cover phones, not us.
I've learned so much from you! Recently I agreed to do some overtime, however, the policy is that overtime is paid weekly. I got paid once after asking several times.Next paiment didn't clear, so now I just do as much as I can in my regular hours.
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Thoughts.....love the coffee mug😊❤
You give me words to quote my feelings.
I love these!
Brilliant retorts ! Ps Love the mug message ! 😂 😂 😂 !
"I'm not the company's long term solution for their lack of resource planning" NAILED IT
This is a good way to address the situation when you’re salaried. I don’t mind a bit of extra time for something special if needed on occasion but this is ridiculous.
I was in the bathroom screaming "f*ck you!!!" In my head...😂😂😂
Holy shit that last line was on point! Bravo! That was amazing
These always make me so happy.
I keep replaying this one! Perfect and professional
I've been there. Once told my manager that salary doesn't mean slavery. Pissed them off big time, but my point got made. You cannot work people into the ground and expect more productivity. It's called Burnout, and people leave because of it, and companies wonder why they can't retain good people.
Another time I told my boss to raise my salary by 25% and I'll do the extra hours. They choked on that one.
But companies & management will always find someone to be abused. The H1-b Visa provides plenty of people for that in the U.S.
Omg the satisfaction from that. I'm totally using that last sentence next time my work talks about needing coverage.
I will not be making an ongoing donation of my personal time - correct! 😂 You have to get confident using this type of lingo these days cos they are being PAID to learn how to use it on you. If you don’t, you’ll end up one of the many staff who they over use and underpay because they know they can. Oh and don’t EVER expect that effort or loyalty to be rewarded or even remembered. I’ve been screwed over by every type of employer, government, big corporate, small corporate, Ma and Pa, the friend - now not friends - even the religious - lord don’t get me started on the unscrupulousness and unrelentingness of many religious orgs! Do it for God, But it’s FOR God. Honestly this channel is gold! ❤😂
Even my mother, who loves her job, refuses to work overtime without bonus pay.
Love this lady's vids. I want her coffee mug :)
I love your videos and the way you phrase responses 😊
The mug kills me every time hahahahahaahhaa