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My job requires i work 10 hours overnight, no sheler(not even allowed to sit in car when raining/cold) i am expected to sh*t in the bushes, no books/computer... no breaks, can/should i contact OSHA?

By duke.of.data Asked Feb 26 2009 1:47AM
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by Anonymous D on Feb 26, 2009 at 4:43 pm Permalink

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Sounds like you might be a night security guard or something similar. If so, I'd think that the job is probably exactly what you were hired for and just sucks. I'd suggest looking for a new job, not getting a union involved. (If I've got the situation wrong, then I apologize.)
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Avatar duke.of.data Feb, 26 2009 at 05:03 PM
dead on. i think your right.

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by High Shaman on Feb 26, 2009 at 4:40 pm Permalink

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I'd try to consider looking and finding another job in your chosen profession ....
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Avatar duke.of.data Feb, 27 2009 at 03:47 AM
i am a paramedic but my driving record mess me up in austin.
Avatar High Shaman Feb, 27 2009 at 08:09 AM
Maybe you could get some job in a local hospital .. would at least be close to rest rooms and not be in the weather ..
Avatar duke.of.data Feb, 28 2009 at 01:16 AM
i was applying but all that ever seems available now days is in the pedi section and i dont have any experence with babies except delevery. i have deliverd 3. and even for those few job compettition is tough. but i guess it is actually a very good idea to check back. i have not looked in 5 months and i am sure things have changeed. thanks!!

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by Jennie thanks all of you ABers on Feb 26, 2009 at 4:39 pm Permalink

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Depends what is your career field and what do you do?
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Avatar duke.of.data Feb, 26 2009 at 05:05 PM
i am doing security. but i need to get back on an ambulance ASAP.
Avatar Jennie thanks all of you ABers Feb, 26 2009 at 05:23 PM
They should provide you with at least shelter
Avatar duke.of.data Feb, 27 2009 at 03:47 AM
i agree. i put in for a post transfer.


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