Is it normal my boss keeps asking about my hours?

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I worked this job for over a year and always do extra, train new employees and been here so long I end up finishing my tasks early. I also often made to stay late despite having a second job since they refuse to hire me full time as they would have to cross train me. My boss keeps asking if I like my hours even though in the past when asking for more hours they said they refused on bases they didn't feel like giving me cross training. Despite the fact I have 5 years in his industry. So would forever be stuck part time. Most of the older staff has moved on already and I always end up training the new people despite being told as a worker am less than literally everyone. What is the purpose of asking about my hours? It's not like they gonna give me more than I have and frankly this jobs a waste of time at this point and I am fed up.

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  • olderdude-xx
    1 year ago

    Your boss is essentially telling you to find another job as they don't care...

    Pay attention to that.

    You will likely be a lot happier somewhere else.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      1 year ago

      They don't care about what? I been trying find another job.

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      • olderdude-xx
        1 year ago

        They don't care about you or your feelings.

        Unfortunately, there are many "managers" and "supervisors" who have never figured out that treating people correctly produces the most productivity and profit for the company.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          1 year ago

          But this isn't about feelings. This is about career development. If I am not going anywhere and they see me as a worthless worker anyways why am I always staying late, training employees and doing all this extra work? Feelings don't matter at a job but realistically if you worked somewhere a year you start getting more freedom, perks,a promotion. I just seem to be given more bullshit while being more and more restricted.

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          • ospry
            1 year ago

            Does that not warrant finding a new job in the same industry and the same career path?

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          • olderdude-xx
            1 year ago

            Welcome to Management by the MBA approach. Squeeze maximum productivity out of a person short term. When they can't keep up or complain too much: Replace them.

            It's all to common. But, there are companies that don't work that way and are really interested in long term employees and career development.

            I highly suggest that you read the job hunting/carrear change book: What Color Is Your Parachute. You want the 2022 edition - and better yet the 2023 version if its out.

            It gets updated every year for current trends and methods (although parts of the book has not changed in decades about figuring out what kind of job or career is for you).

            Then there is another possibility of starting your own business. But, that's a much longer conversation and the possibilities vary depending on the person. Also, about 80% of people are not suited to be able to successfully build any business. PM me if you'd like to have that conversation.

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            • Anonymous Post Author
              1 year ago

              Well yes I already figured that out. I figured out the model already so I am looking for better or fulltime employment. However, thanks to the pandemic fulltime is a thing of the past. Unless you want to live at work and work 6+ days a week at a sweat shop style warehouse. That or a seemingly nice job is temporary. I don't have time to start a business. I need to pay rent while I am trying to get my journey card.

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