I do set my own boundaries. You are completely correct.
In my opinion those are my personal boundaries though. If the company called and expected my help during my private time, I wouldnt complain. I would either bust my butt to get back or I would decide it wasnt worth it.
I think that what I am trying to say is that I dont agree with those saying the company is at fault. I dont agree with the feeling entitlement employees have that the company should not impact their private time. If they dont like it, get a new job. The company has one responsibility and that is to the owner or the shareholders.
I personally enforce boundaries for my employees because I think that makes a good boss. I try not to impact them because I like them to be happy with their situation. But if I need them and it is afterhours they have no place to complain.
I was trying to make a joke by insulting the general population of/. readers. Guess it didnt work.
I expect a lot from my employees, however I am very honest with them about those expectations when I hire them. We rotate on-call and I expect them to answer when their week is up. If they dont like it, then dont take the job.
If you ask my employees I hope they will tell you that our arrangement is not a huge impact to their lives.
There seems to be a level of entitlement with most IT workers these days. You are correct that employment is a simple business contract. I expect those who choose to join my team to live up to that contract. Its sole purpose is to pay an employee to work for the sole benefit of the company.
Personally I care about my employees. I hope they have a great family life and we do alot to make sure they have time to themselves, time off or half days when needed. Even telecommuting options for the developers. However professionally they are expected to fill their position to my expectations. If they do not want to be on-call or it impacts their life, move on.
I am actually a really nice guy, but if I interview one more "Micro Skills" graduate who thinks they should be making 6 figures because thats what the TV ad told them, I will seriously go postal..
Now, I imagine I make a little more than the likely (14$ per hour) average/. reader, however I have been on-call my entire career.
Since 19 I have carried a pager, cell phone, laptop, or some combination of the three with me where ever I go. Its in my car at all times or within 5 mins of where I am. (Except my private motorcycle times when the weather is warm)
My wife knew what she was getting into when she married me, so it hasnt been an issue of contention there. Aside from 1 CEO who abused my availability (SWH I am talking to you. Jerk), I have been able to balance the two.
What I am getting at is that I go into each negotiation knowing I will be on-call. I dont take a position unless I am making what I should, includding my afterhours time. I have been lucky enough that the coroporations want me badly and to date havent had an issue.
I sort of agree with the parent that on-call made me feel important in the beginning. I was young. I am well past that and see it as just another day in the office.
I worked at Sharp for 3 years and I would have to say it was the best employer I have ever had.
Mind you, I moved on to further my career, but the experience still sticks with me. They arent the best because of projects, or being cutting edge. They are the best because they honestly care about their employees.
My 2 cents.
My box has been working perfectly. And I even got mine early because I won the Pepsi promotion.
No Crashes, Great framerate, top notch user interface.
I am happy...
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They are about to build an SUV again actually. More importantly, Lamborghini built tractors. Talk about a real hipster movement!
I do set my own boundaries. You are completely correct.
In my opinion those are my personal boundaries though. If the company called and expected my help during my private time, I wouldnt complain. I would either bust my butt to get back or I would decide it wasnt worth it.
I think that what I am trying to say is that I dont agree with those saying the company is at fault. I dont agree with the feeling entitlement employees have that the company should not impact their private time. If they dont like it, get a new job. The company has one responsibility and that is to the owner or the shareholders.
I personally enforce boundaries for my employees because I think that makes a good boss. I try not to impact them because I like them to be happy with their situation. But if I need them and it is afterhours they have no place to complain.
Thats all though.
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I was trying to make a joke by insulting the general population of /. readers. Guess it didnt work.
I expect a lot from my employees, however I am very honest with them about those expectations when I hire them. We rotate on-call and I expect them to answer when their week is up. If they dont like it, then dont take the job.
If you ask my employees I hope they will tell you that our arrangement is not a huge impact to their lives.
There seems to be a level of entitlement with most IT workers these days. You are correct that employment is a simple business contract. I expect those who choose to join my team to live up to that contract. Its sole purpose is to pay an employee to work for the sole benefit of the company.
Personally I care about my employees. I hope they have a great family life and we do alot to make sure they have time to themselves, time off or half days when needed. Even telecommuting options for the developers. However professionally they are expected to fill their position to my expectations. If they do not want to be on-call or it impacts their life, move on.
I am actually a really nice guy, but if I interview one more "Micro Skills" graduate who thinks they should be making 6 figures because thats what the TV ad told them, I will seriously go postal..
Now, I imagine I make a little more than the likely (14$ per hour) average /. reader, however I have been on-call my entire career.
Since 19 I have carried a pager, cell phone, laptop, or some combination of the three with me where ever I go. Its in my car at all times or within 5 mins of where I am. (Except my private motorcycle times when the weather is warm)
My wife knew what she was getting into when she married me, so it hasnt been an issue of contention there. Aside from 1 CEO who abused my availability (SWH I am talking to you. Jerk), I have been able to balance the two.
What I am getting at is that I go into each negotiation knowing I will be on-call. I dont take a position unless I am making what I should, includding my afterhours time. I have been lucky enough that the coroporations want me badly and to date havent had an issue.
I sort of agree with the parent that on-call made me feel important in the beginning. I was young. I am well past that and see it as just another day in the office.
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I worked at Sharp for 3 years and I would have to say it was the best employer I have ever had. Mind you, I moved on to further my career, but the experience still sticks with me. They arent the best because of projects, or being cutting edge. They are the best because they honestly care about their employees. My 2 cents.
My box has been working perfectly. And I even got mine early because I won the Pepsi promotion. No Crashes, Great framerate, top notch user interface. I am happy...
This is extreemly common people. Especially with Execs.
You are not limited for the rest of your life, just for a year (or whatever the contract says)
The short of it is that this Exec signed the contract. It is a simple contract case. Nothing to see here, move along.
Strange that Sony backs Blue Ray when my new Sony DVD plauyer says HD-DVD right on the front. Hmmm.