Wb123 Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Feeling bored at work I had a look for other things I could move sideways to and something a little different caught my eye. 17 shifts a month, half days half nights, a set retainer fee per shift topped up if called out. The problem is the retainer is not enough to live on a month without a good few call outs unless I am prepared to stomach a sizeable pay cut (though 17 shifts a month at call out rate would be rather comfortable) and they are very clear in the advert they want people to commit not to work in other things. Is this a common way to work and if so how enforceable is the requirement not to undertake other work? The retainer is about 40% of the rate paid if one gets called. Edited March 24, 2019 by Wb123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozer Posted March 24, 2019 Report Share Posted March 24, 2019 Read the small print. You might suffer a "On your Bike" if caught 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 Shift work can play havoc with your health, relationships. Only do it if it's really worthwhile. Sounds like there's no guarantees either. Only worth doing a second job if you are sure you won't get caught. All depends on circumstances really.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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