Thanks Tazman, that sounds like a good option.
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I didn't get renewed once because I asked for extra money for covering late shifts whilst the 2 newbie contractors in the other team happily agreed to take time off in lieu.Comment
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I'm not opposed to taking TOIL instead of cash, but the exchange rate needs to be better than 1:1
I don't work weekends for normal rates - whether that's paid in cash or in some other form.Comment
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FWIF - If I work a weekend (only happened once in the past year) then it's the same daily rate as during the week.Comment
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Same here but then it has only happened once and I was finished by Lunch time.Originally posted by kirk View PostFWIF - If I work a weekend (only happened once in the past year) then it's the same daily rate as during the week.
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I've been offered 2 days of TOIL in exchange for the Sunday 12 hour shift, but seeing as I work from home at least 2 days a week anyway, I'm not really sure that's worth my while.
I'm trying to say no without sounding obstructive!Comment
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I prefer to work weekends if I can.Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostMy current project asked me if I would work weekends. I asked what rate they were paying and was told "normal rate", so I politely declined.
There is another thread somewhere discussing what people charge for weekends - some don't charge extra and some do.
My rule is that it's double time on a weekend as a minimum. Depends how desperate they are - might go up to triple time!
Less people in the office and usually means I can have days off in the week get stuff doen when every muppet in the planet isnt out shopping with the misses.Comment
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Surely the roads are quieter on a Sunday anyway?Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostI prefer to work weekends if I can.
Less people in the office and usually means I can have days off in the week get stuff doen when every muppet in the planet isnt out shopping with the misses.Comment
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