science week
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Re: science week
Yep, I'd be talking to someone above the HOD about this. The previous labbie was a twit.
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Re: science week
That's the previous labbie's choice to work "above and beyond" and that is WAY beyond.... They would have built up to that level over 18 years, and been able to use previous knowledge and experience to make it all happen, surely.Nads343 wrote: 02 Jul 2025, 10:01 I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that this task is way above my pay grade... I brought it up last year with HOD and she basically said that the previous labbie (that was here for 18 years until he retired) never had an issue with all of the workload science week brings, and that it's expected of me to run it![]()
I ran it last year with a huge success, but I was very burnt out over it. I also need to do a massive shopping for prizes (which initially comes out of MY personal bank account, and reimbursed later for it), gift wrap them (that's 45 prizes to wrap...) AND do all the admin side of things that I've stated above. It's a lot of work and time that I simply do not have as a solo labbie![]()
I guess this post is turning into a whinge post now![]()
I would be at least asking for extra hours leading up to it, and if they decline, keep a record for yourself of how much time you spend on it this year and use it as a bargaining tool for next year, or as time off in lieu or something. And no way would I be paying out of pocket for prizes, even if you can claim it back. Find someone with a school credit card and do online orders for click and collect or delivery if they aren't going to let you have a card for yourself.
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Re: science week
Totally agree, Rosalie. That was his choice and it's ridiculous that the expectation gets passed onto you, Nads. Especially when you're solo and have to keep the lab running as well as doing that extra work.