I go from 6:30am - 3-5pmish depending on the type of day for a food service scene. I'm scheduled to go on break 10:00-10:30 and 1:30-2:00. I can tell you that this never happens as stated above, I need to get things done that is time sensitive and many other workers don't abide by the break schedule leaving me usually to cover. If I say no, they go to the manager and I usually end up having to do so anyways so its a no win for me (they're union, I'm not). I've done whole 12hour days without a break, not even to hit the bathroom. Last year opening day, I pulled a double (16hrs) to work night, close, and train in a new person to work nights while a large order (200+ pieces) came in which the dipsh1t left on the loading dock (1 floor above me). Didn't have time to stuff the order away, only stick it into the storage room, and I didn't even get a break. Manager argued it would have taken me 5mins to do when it took her almost a full hour first thing in the morning.
This is a typical day for me so even in a food service environment, we don't get breaks either. I think its a commonality with this whole industry. That and low pay.
Last edited by Headless Chicken; 05-31-2009 at 10:41 AM.
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