Another poster shared his story as to what someone said to them because they had a gig job on weekends and what was said to him when they found out.
This took me back to last year. I left my job as a call center Supervisor at the end of March 2021. I was there 10 years but after a merger, things changed… for the worse. Any case, the pandemic happens and around April 2020, several of people who reported to me were in contact with someone that tested positive for COVID. This was a no go since my oldest has Chronic Lung Disease (born with it) and my spouse has an auto immune disease (didnt matter, I ended up getting covid August 2021). I told them I was uncomfortable due to this and went home (left the office). After fighting they finally permitted work at home. AFTER docking me a week vacation for heading home and continuing to work remotely. Fine. Whatever. I did it for safety.
Fast forward to February, at this point working remotely, I was averaging 60-80hrs a week. This was because though the structure SHOULD be 15ish or less employees per Supervisor, I was averaging 20-26. This was because a lot in my role left when they saw the treatment. I was persistent, hoping my effort would pay off. A lot of them had performance issues and in between write ups and research to substantiate the write ups, it was a lot of work. Including – reviews. I always averaged higher during review time. In February our Director and VP hold a conference with my team (10 ish Supervisors) and it was expressed that since we were remote, we should put in MORE TIME since we don't drive into the office (some supervisors remained in office). I said, “I have kids and Im already doing 60 or more a week. This isnt feasible”. The response “You have a spouse dont you? They can take care of the kids. You are salary and a leader, you have to expect you will give more to the company when necessary”. FUCK THAT. I responded “That's not happening”. They then suggest that my manager and I meet with them next week to discuss.
After this meeting, I requested to speak with my manager. I said “I know teams are changing at the end of March. I will stick around till then, but I am done. I am giving my notice”. They asked what prompted it, I told them the blatant disrespect to my time and my family was over. I already got docked vacation for my kids safety (she wasnt my manager when this happened and seemed shocked at this). And I wasnt about to give even more time.” She understood and I subsequently left. I pursued other endeavors but eventually took a job with a different company that seems a lot better. Definitely seems more respectful of my time.
-Caveats – I have two kids, when this happened 13 and 5. This is from a previous marriage.
-They became primarily living with me during the pandemic
-I was doing this job but also helping with their schooling during this time.