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| 09.15.07 (2:12 pm) [edit] |
| I advised the Aquarium that I was done with them. I love the facility. I love the animals. I love interacting with people. But the people in charge of "Volunteer Services" are the sole reason I'm turning in my badge. I've served over 700 hours in my first year of service. They emailed me when they needed someone to help last minute, I've changed plans to help out. I spent my holidays there because they needed extra staff. I pay for parking. I pay for my uniform, name tag, and training (over $100). I get an annual pass. ($62 value) I've worked 12+ hour shifts because they needed me. We are supposed to get a 30 minute break and additional 15 minute breaks. Often, we are so busy that we're unable to even take a break for lunch. I started thinking about all the missed breaks I've not been credited for. (I've served probably another 100 hours in missed breaks) I emailed on Friday that I needed to be credited for the breaks missed for the previous Sunday when I worked 10 hours. I got an email reply from the head of Volunteer Programs telling me that they weren't going to do it but they appreciate my service. It's a small issue but it's the principal. I went online and canceled the the next six weeks of scheduling (another 70 hours). I've more than served my time for the past year - we're asked to serve 96 hours a year. I'm DONE. No more fish tank stories. Update: the weekend person replied to me. My reply got forwarded to the head of Volunteer Programs trying to resolve things. I'm still done. I don't care. |
posted by: Barnabus1 (reply)
post date: 09.15.07 (6:59 pm)
It's really too bad they can't seem to recognise a person putting their whole heart into an operation, and at least reward you for the extra time you've put in! It don't look like there is any way this can be worked out to keep you a happy camper....They are losing a good soldier!!!
posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 09.15.07 (10:16 pm)
I agree with Barnabus1 ~ it is their loss ~ you have done more than your share!
I wish you well in the other ventures in your life.
Don't forget to remember us here ~ we love to hear your updates on life, just no more 'fishy' stories now.
((hugs))
by Redonthehead