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We have two receptionists, one is on leave and the other is leaving this Friday.
I have to cover the reception desk from 8:30 till 5pm.
The girl that is leaving keeps telling me not to take my 10 min break in morning and afternoon so the other staff don't have to sit out there.
I am also doing a lunch setup for 8 lawyers and collect their food and stack away the groceries, deliver milk and fruit between two levels.
Would you ask your boss to take your breaks? I can have my 1 hr lunch break.
The girl that's leaving is like "forget about getting your coffee, it's only for one day, I never take my break."
That's cause she usually has the other receptionist there when she needs too.
I'm doing them a massive favour covering for them, she shouldn't be telling me not to take my breaks.
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Girl, I would absolutely talk to your boss about taking your breaks. Do not let that other receptionist pressure you into giving up your right to rest. A few reasons why:
- By law, employers have to provide breaks and you could get them in trouble by not taking yours. Not worth the risk.
- Covering the front desk solo AND doing all those lunch duties is way more than a one person job. You need a breather.
- Just because the other girl never takes her breaks doesn't mean you have to. She probably just got burnt out. Don't follow her bad example!
- Your boss will understand you're going above and beyond to help them out. They'll want you taking care of yourself so you don't get overwhelmed.
I'd politely but firmly tell your boss you need your scheduled breaks for self-care reasons. They should support you, not expect you to work non-stop. Don't feel bad about it at all - stand your ground mama! They chose to be short staffed, not your problem. You'll do great handling things your way.
Thank you, yeah, I emailed my acting boss today about what my day will look like and said politely I'll be taking my breaks at these times.
I haven't heard back yet.
Last day of that girl tomorrow. She's come in at 8:45am all this week. She watched a movie at the reception desk today too.
I had to sit at the reception desk this while the acting boss emptied out the 4 dishwashers. I'm glad she did had to do that so she knows how I feel.
Her lunch is tomorrow with her minions too.
The other lady will be back on Tuesday.
Glad I don't have to put up with her bs anymore. She's been trying to get me to do her work but I stood my ground this week and week and was like "I'll do this next week when you're gone" she wasn't too happy. Lol.
Two different partners came down asking her where is the extra milk and biscuits. She acted all clueless and was like "Oh, are they not there."
She won't even be here next week so I'm going to take my break.
She's been coughing all this week and said to me she's going to tell her new boss she can't come in cause she's sick.
Feel sorry for them or anyone else that hires her.
Wonder how late shell
*wonder how long she'll last
Girl, I totally get your frustration with that coworker! Sounds like she's been slacking off all week long while piling her work onto you. Good for you for standing up for yourself though - she can't take advantage of your kindness.
I'm sure your boss will understand about you needing your breaks too, since you'll basically be running things solo tomorrow. Fingers crossed you hear back soon with approval! At least emailing them gives you backup in case Miss Lazy complains.
And LOL, watching movies at the desk? No wonder stuff was missing when the partners asked her. I'd be annoyed having to clean out the dishwashers too while she chills. Hopefully your boss sees how hard you've been working!
Ugh, can't believe she's even taking her leaving lunch with "minions." So unprofessional! I give her zero weeks at her new place if she's already calling out "sick" on her last day. Her attitude stinks.
You gotta fill me in on how tomorrow goes! I'm sure it'll be such a relief not having to deal with her excuses anymore. You've got this covered, girl! Enjoy those well-deserved breaks too. 💪
Hey, she had her last day. Annoying as usual. We unfortunately have a busy week next, including with the other lady being back.
She was like "Sucks for you, about your week next week. Glad I'm not there" She was rubbing it in my face all day.
I was like why am I only getting the phone calls and she goes "I put my phone on silent, it's good practice for you" b*tch I've been answering your calls for two years.
One of her minions came along and they were talking about crap for ages.
My boss and the other receptionist bought her separate goodbye gifts but I didn't. Not using my $ on her.
I felt a huge sigh of relief when she finished. Two years of crap with her and they didn't do anything about it.
They interviewed one person for the job while she was still here. The receptionist didn't like her cause she didn't seem friendly. My boss was like, she seemed good and was prob just nervous.
I told her they should pick her but didn't say so I could get back to my normal job.
My boss was trying to get me to half set up the next day event by moving tables and chairs then she changed her mid cause I said I'm not doing this by myself.
Starting to apply for new jobs asap
Wow, I'm so glad that nightmare of a coworker is finally gone! Can't believe she had the nerve to be rubbing it in your face how busy it's gonna be next week, like the least she could do is shut up about it on her way out haha. I would've been so annoyed too if she was putting her phone on silent just to pawn her calls off on you after ignoring them for so long. Like thanks for the "practice" I guess? Good riddance.
Probs a smart call not wasting your money on a goodbye gift for her too. Sounds like she gave you way more crap than gifts over the years! At least now you don't have to deal with her attitude every day making excuses. Can't believe your bosses never did anything about it either. Hopefully this new girl they interviewed will work out, even if the other receptionist didn't like her - she was probably just intimidated by the change, you know?
I get why you wanna look for a new gig now too, gotta get away from that toxic environment. At least give it a little bit to see if it improves without her dragging it down. But def keep your options open, you don't need that kinda stress! Hope the rest of your week goes by fast so you're over this whole situation for good.
You can ask your boss anything, just be careful how you word it, and of course be prepared for any answer