6 day workweek
Oh boy this is really starting to get to me. At first it wasn't that bad, but now I am really frustrated to have only one day off per week.You cannot go camping, travel, watch sports( Saterdays) support you kids sport cause you work. This really sucks.
Last nite we had a exelent time in the desert with SA expats , having a spitbraai, musice etc. As people started piching tents and getting the camp ready my son asked me whay we cannot also stay for the nite. It was a sad moment for him having to leave the friends behind, and waching his buddies playing as we drove off.
I suppose I have to deal with it, as I took the position knowing what the workweek was like.
Who else here on Ql works on weekends, and how do you deal with it?
have some fun on Fridays. Everything is closed. Sealine resort is very expencive. I am tired of driving up and down dunes.
What else is there to do in Doha with your family?
me and my husband both work 6 days a week.. i feel very bad with one day off as my 4 year old kid feels very sad and becomes dull when we start to work and she has to be with the maid...I would like to resign the job and take care of my little one ... but with this economic crisis everywhere in the world.. i dont want to lose this job.. anyway sacrifices has to be made...
Dora you are the explorer :)
I work weekends I have done for 17 years, part of the job!
Who else here on Ql works on weekends? A: 7 days/Week
and how do you deal with it? QL I love u.
you just have to share some! Lol!!!!!!!!!
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
My hubby works 6 days a week too, I usually work weekends....you could have chucked a sicky I spose!
out there in the same boat. But , as I said , we are not here for the weather , we are here to make money. cant have your cake and eat it.
Now is not the time to complain/bargain. Now is the time to work and keep your job!
not me so im happy enough.. :D
but do remember there are some people here (probably more than we realize) that either work 6 1/2 days or 7 full days a week. For example, my part-time maid works 6 days a week at Hamad Hospital full-time and then works part-time in the mornings as well--6 days a week. Today she is at my house 6am- 10 am then at hamad from noon-10pm. She is a very hard worker.
mine too horrible .....sat thru wed 8am to 7pm (middle 1pm to 2pm break) and thursday 8 to 3
Too much money...
But I know people who work 12 hours 7 days a week...
And they make low wage...
So I'm not gonna complain...
You can't teach experience...
for 3 yrs...working on a split shift till 9pm sat-thurs. only friday off...
im so used to it!
I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it. ~Charles Schulz
work 6 days a week but Thursdays till 1pm...:(
stuck in the same boat...
Yes, it's normal for construction. In fact, my site people work around the clock in shifts. Everyone in my company is here primarily to work and we are on call around the clock. We all work very hard and persevere through our difficulties because we have to make sacrifices to pay our bills and support our families back home.
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Don't want no drama,
No, no drama, no, no, no, no drama
Bloubul - I am in the same boat.
6days a week with two shifts which has a 3 useless hours wasted in between. :(
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Listen to Many..Speak to a few.
it's normal!!!!!!!!!
"dgoodrebel will always be the rebellious good one"
It's hard, but think of the money :)
Also, with the economic climate as it is, you may find some companies cutting back to a 5 day week. I know a couple that are planning this already.
I work 6 full days - Sat to Thurs. Not even half day on Thursday. I'm not complaining. Sometimes, it gets to me - since I'm used to working a 5 day week. But sacrifices must be made.
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Don't want no drama,
No, no drama, no, no, no, no drama
I know a lot of them working half a day on Thursday and all of Saturday!. Sorry, it really sucks!
Salam