Getting A Bit Cheesed Off

[nailit]

*Moan alert ahead*


Just done another 6 hour stint at the foodbank...this is my 4th week.
Stuck in the warehouse again despite having been asked to come in today specifically to cover for a van driver that's off.
I originally volunteered for the foodbank as a van driver, but not minding a bit of work in the warehouse, as and when.
Did 2 days last week as drivers mate (ostensibly to 'get used to the routes')
Just been asked if Im still OK to work Wednesday and Thursday.....as drivers mate!

Ive read many posts in the past on here about charities taking the pee....think this might be another one.
Hope not, as I have enjoyed the last month but Im not doing what I signed up for (Driving)
Apart from a 10 minute drive in the van with one of the paid workers (to assess my driving skills....and told 10/10) Im stuck doing something that I really havnt signed up for.

I'll give it another couple of weeks and if nothing changes I'm jacking it in. Feel like Im been taken for a for a mug at times.
Ive enjoyed my time in the warehouse and everyone there is great to be around (special needs people are in at times etc) but not what I volunteered for.

*Moan over*
I thank you... ;-)

[murraymints]

you need to tell them this Nailit

[kvalidir]

I suggest since you've had a bad back you tell them that's why you signed up to be a driver and not a warehouseman and ask that you're only put on driving duties in future. Don't let people take the mick Nailit :) x

[Tilly2]

Have a word with that nice manageress. She might be able to do something about this, whereas, we can't.

[nailit]

I have told them this but it always seems to be 'jam tomorrow'.

As far as my back goes, ive got a bad back no matter what so just push through it. Im not one for letting a bit of pain stop me from doing something but it is getting a bit of a p* take now.

[nailit]

Actually Tills ''that nice manageress'' is on holiday for a fortnight...like I said I'll give it another 2 weeks ;-)

[nailit]

Tills, where's your staffie gone?

[Tilly2]

If you are enjoying being in the warehouse that's good. Don't spoil it by being peeved about it not being what you signed up for. They obviously need you and I really doubt that they are deliberately taking the p... Give it a bit more time.

[Tilly2]

I changed my avatar to another of my dogs because my staffie was scaring some people. :-)

I thought my German Shepherd would be less frightening.

[murraymints]

you need to get a wee fluffy puddycat Tilly !! ;0)

[nailit]

Theres only so much I can do before I lose it....
I was taken on as a van driver...apart from 10 mins van driving (in a month) Im stuck in a warehouse.

[Mamyalynne]

Best of luck in deciding what to do Nailit.

[kvalidir]

Yeah I must admit she looks petrifying Tilly, I'd be scared she might kiss me to death x

[nailit]

Ur Staffies much more welcoming Tills :-)
Staffies, lovely (and loving) dogs....

[nailit]

//Best of luck in deciding what to do Nailit.//
Thanks mamy.

[nailit]

Must admit that my heads up my arris….
Trying to move forward and getting used!!

[AuntLydia]

Nailit you were not 'taken on' you are volunteering, just walk away if its causing you that much stress, or suck it up. You could stay and become a valued volunteer willing to pitch in where needed, or leave winging that you weren't given the job you wanted. Your call and sorry if this sounds harsh but it given with the best intentions.

[nailit]

Just a case of history repeating itself...been here b4...
Its like a game of lets pretend!

[Mamyalynne]

Hard though it is , life's a pain in the whatsname and then you die.

As the thread posted after yours shows.

As I said, good luck with your decision.

[Rockrose]

Your a volunteer they put you where your needed. Pack it in if you’re not happy.

[nailit]

Mamy, thanks for pointing that out. Maybe wouldn't have seen it otherwise, thanks...