Why don't more people take advantage of OT if it is offered? My job does not often offer OT, in fact they are major time sticklers and do not want you to even work 5 min OT without approval. But last week a project was announced, voluntary OT, no limit on the hours you put in as long as the office is open (6am-6pm M-F and 7-12 some Sat). Obviously I jumped at this. Friday was the first day available, I worked till the office closed, Sat I worked for an hour but had computer issues so was unable to continue, Monday came in an hour early and left almost 2 hours after my shift, and same thing today.......because I know that this project is only temporary (probably 3 weeks or so) I plan on putting as many hours as I can for OT pay (time and a half). What I don't get is why others would not take advantage of this? I have several coworkers who volunteered to do the OT, yet have put in very few or no extra hours at all. I think that is just stupid. Especially with todays uncertain economy. People need to wake up and take what they can get when opportunities are offered. Keep in mind, several of these coworkers often complain of money troubles, yet instead of taking the OT hours they are ordering Chinese for lunch.....hmmmm.....anyone else see a problem with the logic there?
Well that's enough of my rant......as for me I WILL be taking all I can get. Have gotten 7 hours so far and hope to get another 12 hours this week.
Why don't more people take advantage of OT?
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But, I do understand why some people don't. Family, social and fitness commitments must make it hard for some. I am sure that there are lots of people that would love to take advantage of overtime but can't.
Just look at all the pre-packaged food there is available at the supermarket; clearly there are lots of people with little time on their hands (or, people who *think* they have little time on their hands).
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Because some people value their time off more than they do money.
November 12th, 2009 at 01:57 am 1257991044
If you can do it, yes work as much as you can! Enjoy the fruits of your labor.