so my manager just came up to me and told me they’re gonna be docking our hourly wages when they see us on our phones. she said it wasn’t her, but the owner. i apologized but said since i work from 8am-6pm No Breaks, i needed that 1-2 minutes to text my mother about the scheduling for an orthopedic appointment.
Not two minutes later, her and another member of staff were scrolling facebook talking abt posts. the manager was literally sitting on a prep table on her phone like two minutes after telling me to get off my phone.
with the exception of the lead manager, i’ve done more work than everyone here today. one minute replying to my mother out of a ten hour shift does NOT justify taking my wages.
i’m not really “anti-work” but this is wack. i am someone who works objectively. i typically finish everything on my agenda hours before the shift is up. but why? working harder and faster doesn’t get me anywhere. it’s literally is negative reinforcement to drag out the work as long as possible while also sneaking off to check my phone or catch my breathe.