Work at animal shelter, really enjoy being there,but need time off,how do i approach grumpy management?
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Be  respectful  and be your self  .Just  ask  if you can  speak  to  your  boss and tell him  that you need time off and  reason    why and if you love your work tell him how  happy you are to be employed  by him and for accepting you  for this  position that you  do .HMmmmm  no pay   you need to  talk to  some one  from  it called  proof of work and  go  see labour board you  do not  have to  work  for nothing make sure  you  understand 2 week waiting period  for pay in any job .Then you are payed one week then if by\nweekly.
1180798
Just tell the supervisor you have a ton of things to do and need a personal day.  They will either understand. Or they wont.
1055567
Just chill out and relax it seems to me that you have your head sorted most people spend their whole life in a job they cant stand but you got out.. and as for your ma thats what they do is worry give her a week or two n shell be grand.
1187614
I actually used to like the new job I have.  The pay sucks and no benefits but the work was pleasant enough and the coworkers nice.  HOwever I have a manager from Hell and everyone hates her and alot of them are quitting.   I dread the days I have to work with her as it only takes a few minutes for her to make me look stupid.  I am relatively new and always ask  before I take on a project that I am usure of and it seems to tick her off.  So I know what you mean.   Before I used to work for a discount department store and I hated working every weekend.
1029142
You are going to have to create your escape plan. Start building a bridge to get out. While your doing it, do something you like to do after work and do it.Your happiness is more important than putting up with people that don't care and are stuck abusing you!
1095792
I can understand this feeling......but perhaps for one hour you could suck it up and concentrate solely on your meeting and on the other people in the room?  Sit between two other people who can distract you?  If you dont' HAVE to go into the office for regular work hours, then while working from home maybe you could be looking for another job at a relaxed pace.  I hate one of my co-workers, but I tolerate and deal with that person  gracefully knowing that I'm better and more respected by showing that I REFUSE to let them ruffle my feathers.  Never let 'em see you sweat.  Then THEY win.
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Well, you have already nailed it pretty well, and under the circumstances you are doing a whale of a lot better managing this that I ever would! You're further ahead of the game than you realize. You are also tired and need a breather. You need to schedule some down time for just you. You are the one that is important here. And self care is job one. Always. You have been ambushed, so when that happens you always step back and regroup. And the best way to self care your way through this one is to be by or hang around yourself a little more. Find your center once again. Centering. A wonderful concept. And correct, too, on every level. Diet, bubble baths, rest, fresh air, cleaning your bedroom, checking your wardrobe and getting free of old stuff you will never wear again - in other words, spend a little time reinventing yourself. You are already pretty strong because you have a good mind with which to sort out all this foolishness and get your bearings, but the unfortunate truth in life is that when we are tired, anyone can take a whack at us and it is like they could blow us over with a feather. You can feel that sensitive, and it is because you are smart, really. It is the downside of being smart. You can be too sensitive. So when you find your center once again you will also find more strength to call this what it is: abuse. Others here on Yahoo! Answers are giving you some fine answers about actions you can take, but I am focusing solely on you taking care of you. Self care. Make more time to pamper yourself and start feeling good about who you really are, because look at what you are doing here: you are  working on your degree. I mean, my God, all this other chaff is just fuel. Be very alert and see it for what it is - a prime distraction and begin - just begin, to look for a better place to bring yourself for work. That does not, fortunately, need to be put in place before the end of the week. If worse comes to worse, you can just walk away. A social worker once told me, "Chris, sometimes all you can do is walk away." I never forgot that one. Under most circumstances, I get the impression you are normally extremely self-reliant and independent of mind, so it is probably just because this whole mess has worn you down a bit that feeling it is a lilttle rough on you right now. I am sending you good energies and my heart goes out to you hoping you find the perspective to see the bigger picture and put you back into it in the dignified and self-respecting way you rightly deserve. Get your self-esteem back intact and believe in who you really are. And for God's sake, get some rest. None of us thinks well when we are exhausted. The other thing is emotionally draining, and only time will heal that one.  God Bless You, too.     - Chris.
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I used to be trapped in a cube 50-60 hours a week, stuck behind an endless pile of paper.  Had a supervisor that couldn't care less to say "nice job" to a soul in the building.  I was miserable and struggling to make it paycheck to paycheck.  \n\nLast year I made a decision not to live like that anymore.  I took a course.  Now, I am certified equine sports massage therapist.  Monday I will add canine massage as well.  I work for myself, set my own schedule, make great $$$, and help alleviate suffering in animals.\n\nI only have to work 6-7 hours to make my take home pay from my old job.
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Oh yeah, slaughterhouse, taht works...Gross...So, what about a dog walker, 10 bucks an hour isn't that bad, at least that's what my friends makes, you can also work at a shelter or kennel(for pets who's owners are on vacation)
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If you're not confident taking minutes, then make sure you've made this clear to the Director.  If not in person, then at least put your feelings into an email.  If they didn't employ you to take minutes then chances are there might be someone else who could or should instead.  The trouble with the term 'administrator' is that it can mean everything from 'the lass who does the filing and makes the tea' right the way up to 'the bright one who'll take minutes, do your research, prepare your briefing and take your suit to the dry-cleaners'!\n\nMy advice would be to go along this time to show willing (unless there's something really pressing lesewhere you have to be at) and make it clear for next time that minutes aren't your forte (unless it's something you want to develop anyway).  And take advantage of the other ladies who'll be there.  \n\nI think you need to discuss your job remit with your line manager too, after all, there's nothing wrong with expanding it beyond it's original scope, but don't be sucked into something you're not happy with and don't let this go by without talking about it!.  \n\nGood luck with the minutes and whatever else you decide to do!\nThe following website might help in the meantime...  http://www.resourcecentre.org.uk/information/events/info_pdf/Minutes.pdf
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Maybe go on a vacation. Ive found that when i get frustrated or even work too much and hit that ceiling it helps to take a few days off and go out of town. Or stay at a hotel in town somewhere that you can totally relax and not worry about anything...errands...phone calls... anything. Then after at least a day evaluate why youve hit the ceiling. Is it the work? or the office...do you still like what you do? or could you see yourself being happy doing something else.? If you find that you are truley unhappy and not just irritated then start looking for something else. \nGood luck.
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Take time off when you have an interview.  (Say you have an appointment.)\n\nYou can also try to schedule interviews during lunch time or before or after work.
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I wish I could come to work today, but I don't want to.
540676
I'm want to give my two week notice
485688
Stop walking around and get back to work!\nSay hi once and just do a jesture next time.
734345
I'm a bit like that aswell sometimes. Just take a deep breath and walk away. Staying there will make you more angry. If you can't walk away, just tell them you're doing something wrong politely.
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Oh just tell your employer the truth...\n\n"Good morning, 'insert employer name', I'm very sorry but I will not be able to come into work today, I have recently started performing "charity" work...yes, charity work, I help a variety of people with the answers to their important questions...I was up so late last night, that I can barely function this morning.  I apologize and I will be in first thing in the morning!"\n\nWhat employer wouldn't cut you a little slack for charity work?