Working on a Sunday
@filipinagirl (98)
Philippines
February 24, 2019 3:18am CST
I am currently holding a job with a very odd schedule. I work Sundays - Thursdays from 12PM - 9PM.
What I like about it the most is that there is not much traffic this day. My work week also starts rather slow because there is not too many people around. I do not feel as harassed compared before when my week starts on a Monday.
However, I sometimes miss out on some important events or get togethers that are scheduled on Sundays. It's a challenge to arrange something during my free time as most people are not available. I have to get my family and friends to adjust their schedule and squeeze in whatever we need to do on Saturdays or maybe Friday nights.
Over time, I think I have adjusted to this routine through time management. How do you deal with weekend work?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
I was never crazy about weekend work but had to do it at times. What kind of work do you do?
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@filipinagirl (98)
• Philippines
24 Feb 19
I work in Human Resources. Had to follow our client's schedule so need to work same time as theirs.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 Feb 19
@filipinagirl I see! Do you enjoy your work?
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@filipinagirl (98)
• Philippines
25 Feb 19
@1hopefulman it's alright. I like what I do in general because I get to interact with people even though I'm just in front of my computer. It's just the work condition - schedule, location - that can be challenging at times.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
24 Feb 19
@filipinagirl ahh. now, i think i understand why your "days off" are friday and saturday. i hear the same from ofws in the middle east.
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@fluffy69 (4955)
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24 Feb 19
@filipinagirl oh it’s overseas, your clients, thats why
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@filipinagirl (98)
• Philippines
24 Feb 19
I work in HR supporting Middle East region remotely.
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@filipinagirl (98)
• Philippines
24 Feb 19
Yes, there are difficult days especially when I am out late on Saturdays and had to get up for Sunday work. But other than that, I can still manage. Thank you. 
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@dodo19 (47315)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
24 Feb 19
@filipinagirl At least you can manage.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
25 Feb 19
I hope you will get some valuable free time.
I hope also that you like your job.
Yes I used to work weekends all the time.
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@filipinagirl (98)
• Philippines
25 Feb 19
Yes, thank you. I make sure to maximize the free time that I have.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
24 Feb 19
I always worked Monday through Friday and it was easy for me to attend friends' meetings. I wish I could advise you on this, but I have no clue how to. What about talking to your boss to change your work schedule?
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
24 Feb 19
@filipinagirl Totally, it happens most times. Tell me at least you are earning a little more for the work schedule change?
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@filipinagirl (98)
• Philippines
25 Feb 19
@jvicentevalera oh unfortunately, there is no compensation change for this but we were informed upfront about it.
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@filipinagirl (98)
• Philippines
24 Feb 19
We previously worked Monday through Friday but due to business requirements, we had to align our schedule same with our clients. Definitely an adjustment. It has pros and cons.
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@EdwnSoutAfrica (167)
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24 Feb 19
I just got off work i worked from 04:30am to 16:30pm
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@filipinagirl (98)
• Philippines
24 Feb 19
Awww your shift is even more difficult than mine I suppose
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Feb 19
I never minded a Sunday-Thursday day shift.
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