Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 At breakfast time?! You mad bro? He starts at 7am, if the shit hits the fan at 12 noon it isn't a stretch to have your lunch at half eleven. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Why don't staff just stagger their lunch breaks so there's always folk on the shop floor? We do - but there are only 2 of us in the warehouse/yard. The counter staff do try and help if they can, especially when one of us is off sick or on holiday, but if it's really busy then can't get get away from the sales counter to help us. The working time regulators would have a field day if they knew folk were going for days without a break due to a lack of cover. I'd quite happily blow the whistle on that matter should I ever leave. Ignore my first sentence - there are actually 3 of us, sorry. The other guy stocks up the Ironmongery, sweeps up and helps us with orders, but he is only in from 8-12 and can't work any longer than that due to child care issues. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What did you have for lunch, Philpy? The same as I had yesterday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Tattiescone Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 There have been days where I've not had my lunch until 2pm FFS 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What, would you deem having lunch at 2pm having started at 7am as acceptable?? 7 hours with no break (ok, maybe a cuppa whilst on the go, but still..), f**k that, and it's against the working laws. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Plenty of the other merchants do it, walker timber, keyline, and a few of the plumbers merchants as well. It can be a busy time, but when you have folk that are on their feet from 7am and are entitled to a break, something has to give. There have been days where I've not had my lunch until 2pm FFSMaybe Bob Geldof will sort you out or Amnesty International could have a concert to raise public awareness. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What, would you deem having lunch at 2pm having started at 7am as acceptable?? 7 hours with no break (ok, maybe a cuppa whilst on the go, but still..), f**k that, and it's against the working laws. Plenty of people work through their lunch break and don't even have it!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFAANW Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What, would you deem having lunch at 2pm having started at 7am as acceptable?? 7 hours with no break (ok, maybe a cuppa whilst on the go, but still..), f**k that, and it's against the working laws. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Plenty of the other merchants do it, walker timber, keyline, and a few of the plumbers merchants as well. It can be a busy time, but when you have folk that are on their feet from 7am and are entitled to a break, something has to give. There have been days where I've not had my lunch until 2pm FFS Should have stuck in at the school. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Oh, Philpy 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 What, would you deem having lunch at 2pm having started at 7am as acceptable?? 7 hours with no break (ok, maybe a cuppa whilst on the go, but still..), f**k that, and it's against the working laws. Make a pan full of porridge in the morning, eat a big bowl, line your pockets with clingfilm and stuff them full. Nibble as you work to your heart's content. My work here is done. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Oh, Philpy Have a heart, he/starts work in less than 9 hours. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philpy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Make a pan full of porridge in the morning, eat a big bowl, line your pockets with clingfilm and stuff them full. Nibble as you work to your heart's content. My work here is done. Porridge?? Nah, your alright son. I'd rather work through my break than be running to the shithouse. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Porridge?? Nah, your alright son. I'd rather work through my break than be running to the shithouse.Do you get time for a shite or do you just shake it down the leg of your ovies? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Porridge?? Nah, your alright son. I'd rather work through my break than be running to the shithouse. I'm amazed your sweat shop has a toilet, TBH. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Russell Howard. Annoying twat. Does he close at lunchtime? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Does he close at lunchtime? Only for a laugh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweaty Morph Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Work being quiet most of the morning, but the minute it hits lunchtime, the customers all start piling in. I know gaz, it just gets a bit nippy. All the managers at the other branches (and ours) have asked head office to consider shutting for an hour at lunchtime, but they won't agree to it. Mind you, the bosses are dundonians... Also, a few of the customers wouldn't come in at the time if they had the choice, but if their bosses tell them go for materials, then they've got to follow orders I suppose. Plenty of the other merchants do it, walker timber, keyline, and a few of the plumbers merchants as well. It can be a busy time, but when you have folk that are on their feet from 7am and are entitled to a break, something has to give. There have been days where I've not had my lunch until 2pm FFS What, would you deem having lunch at 2pm having started at 7am as acceptable?? 7 hours with no break (ok, maybe a cuppa whilst on the go, but still..), f**k that, and it's against the working laws. Fucking hell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 All this moaning about working hours. All I can say is, thanks f**k for flexi-time. What a godsend! Ohh and 2pm is ok for lunch. My lunch times this far this month have ranged from 12 - 3.45pm. So yeah diddums. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizfit Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 My lunch break was non existent when I was a joiner, 5 minute toilet break, grab my sandwiches and irn bru and go back up the scaffold. I get bored on my 45 minute breaks now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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