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<blockquote data-quote="born2run" data-source="post: 208901" data-attributes="member: 2498"><p>Thanks Linda...you've given me a lot to think about. I've thought about asking the herd manager to talk to the boss, but I very well may go directly to the boss myself. The herd manager wants a healthy herd, and a clean parlor is on the bottom of his list, even though he has told me he appreciates it. They're trying to get a "cheaper" employee to the pressure washing, which is fine with me. Let me be clear. I do not WANT over 50 hours a week. I was simply doing this because no one else was. I'm not exactly shedding tears about not being able to clean. What I need to discuss with the boss is this...1. There are shifts that a lot of little things result in us shutting off the pump 15 min. later than normal. What do I do about those nights? 2. I work 13 days, which runs me up to 104 hours on a good pay period. Do you want to find someone to come in and replace me for those 4 hours or will I be paid?</p><p></p><p>Is everyone being treated this way? The answer is a resounding "no." I am the highest paid there right under the herd manager, so I'm getting the brunt of this. I've asked other people working there, and so far everyone is getting paid for all their work.</p><p></p><p>A normal shift will only take 8 hours, and from this standpoint I don't care if that's all I'm paid for. On a shift like the last one, I was able to treat two new cows, and retreat another one all within the required time frame, simply because I brought the Banamine up with me before the start of the shift. I try to know the herd's records so I don't have to be making needless trips to the computer. This helps in fast decision making as weather to treat or not.</p><p></p><p>I don't mind volunteering time when it comes to herd health. I feel good about what I'm doing, and in the long run could overlook not getting paid. I cannot overlook lack of compensation when I pressure wash walls for 1 1/2 hours after the shift ends.</p><p></p><p>A normal night...I go in at 7 PM and clean waterers for 45 min. I like this for more one than one reason. It gives me an opportunity to walk the pens and see bleedoffs, heats, or health problems. </p><p></p><p>Done with that, I clean the kitchen and living area, which no one else would do if I didn't. ;-) Then I'll focus on the front tile of the parlor and the milkhouse floor, all of which get filthy in a quick hurry. After I clean waterers I really can't start on a wall and than expect to be done in time for milking. This is the schedule I've established for myself, and it works well for the time frame I'm allotted.</p><p></p><p>Edited to add that I've did a lot of thinking, and simply decided to cut the hours on my own. If they confront me then I'll tell them why I'm doing what I am, but knowing them very well I doubt they'll say anything. It's summer so going to work later isn't exactly going to torture me. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="born2run, post: 208901, member: 2498"] Thanks Linda...you've given me a lot to think about. I've thought about asking the herd manager to talk to the boss, but I very well may go directly to the boss myself. The herd manager wants a healthy herd, and a clean parlor is on the bottom of his list, even though he has told me he appreciates it. They're trying to get a "cheaper" employee to the pressure washing, which is fine with me. Let me be clear. I do not WANT over 50 hours a week. I was simply doing this because no one else was. I'm not exactly shedding tears about not being able to clean. What I need to discuss with the boss is this...1. There are shifts that a lot of little things result in us shutting off the pump 15 min. later than normal. What do I do about those nights? 2. I work 13 days, which runs me up to 104 hours on a good pay period. Do you want to find someone to come in and replace me for those 4 hours or will I be paid? Is everyone being treated this way? The answer is a resounding "no." I am the highest paid there right under the herd manager, so I'm getting the brunt of this. I've asked other people working there, and so far everyone is getting paid for all their work. A normal shift will only take 8 hours, and from this standpoint I don't care if that's all I'm paid for. On a shift like the last one, I was able to treat two new cows, and retreat another one all within the required time frame, simply because I brought the Banamine up with me before the start of the shift. I try to know the herd's records so I don't have to be making needless trips to the computer. This helps in fast decision making as weather to treat or not. I don't mind volunteering time when it comes to herd health. I feel good about what I'm doing, and in the long run could overlook not getting paid. I cannot overlook lack of compensation when I pressure wash walls for 1 1/2 hours after the shift ends. A normal night...I go in at 7 PM and clean waterers for 45 min. I like this for more one than one reason. It gives me an opportunity to walk the pens and see bleedoffs, heats, or health problems. Done with that, I clean the kitchen and living area, which no one else would do if I didn't. ;-) Then I'll focus on the front tile of the parlor and the milkhouse floor, all of which get filthy in a quick hurry. After I clean waterers I really can't start on a wall and than expect to be done in time for milking. This is the schedule I've established for myself, and it works well for the time frame I'm allotted. Edited to add that I've did a lot of thinking, and simply decided to cut the hours on my own. If they confront me then I'll tell them why I'm doing what I am, but knowing them very well I doubt they'll say anything. It's summer so going to work later isn't exactly going to torture me. :) [/QUOTE]
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