David Homme said: I think Wallace may be wearing all that hard work like a badge......
Balance. If you can do the project, fine. As long as the normal items aren't compromised.
If you can't, due to other things, then hire it out and check in. Nothing wrong with that. Liability, for sure is an issue in regards to building a deck. Only a dumb !%@*x& would build it without thinking of the possibility that he may not be a deck expert. Just cause your the "super", doesn't mean you can and should do it all. You should however, oversee everything on the site.
All that mumbo jumbo about hard work is fine, but there is a limit, salary or not.
Dave Homme
Falls Resort
Dave,
And your point is?
I was talking about the "golf course".....not building a swimming pool at the clubhouse. True, I was pointing out that people on salary shouldn't whine about their hours. It always works out evenly....time-wise. Or it should. If an owner is taking advantage of you because you're on salary, then that's your fault. If you think you're putting in too much time, then renegotiate your contract and go hourly. Whatever. But "that" person needs to stop complaining about the work hours. Learn to negotiate a contract. Either you sign a document that states that "salary" means that your hours are decided by you, with an obvious minimum, or sign an open contract and let the owner fill in the blanks. In other words, be an idiot.
Good grief, if someone other than you is "setting limits", then you need to grow some.....and stand up. And don't get all testy about the "you" parts.....I'm talking about work contracts in general, not "Dave Homme". If you don't know when to say "No", then you deserve to be worked to death. But it better be because you don't have the resources, or knowledge....not because you think you've already worked your 8 hours. I understand the importance of family, and that is always an exception to "exceptional hours". But, I'm speaking about simple work hours.
When there is a project that affects your golf course directly, and you're on salary, you shouldn't be counting hours. You "should" be able to take whatever time off you want in the future. That's when things equal out.
If you're hourly, then you damn well have no right to complain.....you're getting overtime pay. You chose this profession. The hours change. Deal with it.
If someone wants guaranteed, specified hours, I'm sure grocery stores are hiring. You can always leave at the end of your shift and let someone else "CLEAN UP ON AISLE 5!"