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When you need time off but you’re stuck on a probation period – Vent

I used to work a crappy job making crappy pay but my probation period was 90 days. I got a new job and their probation period is 6 months. Their pay is much higher though. I wouldn’t have known this if I didn’t ask further questions at the interview. I can’t take PTO. I can use sick time but they encourage against it to not use it often. VTO is possible but it looks bad. What am I suppose to do? Work and work through 6 months with no break except the weekends. Some health concerns started popping up that requires doctor appointments. I need to take time off. I didn’t plan for these health concerns. I wish their probation period was shorter. I like my job and all but I can’t be working and working without a break. I want to be able to take at least 1 day…

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My new job is trying to make me work 7 days a weeks!

I just got this job a week ago and they sent over a schedule saying I will work Monday-Friday and be on call every weekend . I asked for clarification on what on call meant and they said I will be given a company phone and if any my associates call out or if there is a problem in my program on the weekend it is my responsibility to go over there. I asked if there is another person to alternate this responsibility with because surely they don’t expect me to just put my life on hold every weekend and their response was no but we can possibly discuss this in the future. I’m so fucking frustrated. I need this job I haven’t been able to land a job in months and it’s starting to weigh on me but I know this job is already trying to take advantage of…

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Constantly.

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A landlord finally being honest

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Don’t settle for mediocrity

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What, “We’re a family here” is really all about

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Lad in my year group asking the real questions

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Workplaces are in denial over how much Americans have changed | The Guardian

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Filling out an application for a serving position. That bar at the top is my progress, this is about 20 pictures in. Why? What does this even mean?

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Just Ran Away from Work

Okay I didn't run away lol but I told my boss I'm going for lunch but I'm not coming back I've already got another job lined up, just didn't feel like this place was worth a resignation letter I haven't blocked them yet, I want to watch the fireworks