Should I be paid?

[Psychick]

Ive recently been appointed with a new job description, dont really have to do much other than keep the rest of the staff in cups of tea and coffee, but its unpaid.

I didnt know it was going to be unpaid until after I was appointed but at the time was happy to continue. Now theres seems to be an increasing amount of people Im looking after and was wondering if I should dare ask for some sort of wage.

What would you all do?

[4GS]

Yeah that's right

What spaced said, I was just going to say that

[spaced]

OI!!!!!!

I see im now IT Geek Guy too!! thanks 4GS ;-)

[spaced]

hold on....I answer the phone, fix IT issues and kick people out...isnt that what I do in real life?> lol

[showcatbenga]

This underlines the need to take on new resposibilities on a three month trial basis! Sorry to be wise after the event. What you need to do now is talk to your line manager.
You need to point out how much of your time is now taken up with this new duty - keep a diary for a few weeks & log the increase of volume here too. Plus how this affects your other duties.
Find out what happens when you are not available for this duty. Maybe there could be a time limit on the hours during which you can be expected to perform these duties.
Suggest an investment in labour saving devices as the volume has increased so markedly. For example an 'instant' kettle that dispenses hot water in 6 seconds, or a water boiler for large volumes. A large filter coffee machine that you just replenish a few times a day. etc.
Ask how much more volume would you be expected to handle before some other help or arrangement would be considered. Is there another member of staff that could share these duties - one in the morning, then you in the afternoon?
And don't forget to include what you expected your job to entail when you first started there. Plus what your expectation of your 'prospects for advancement' of your 'career' was then & ask what they may be now & how they have changed? Don't be frightened to express your disappointment at how the last change has turned out for you.
Do not use accusing language (making them wrong will just put their back up & label you as a moaner). Ask for His/her help, stick to your perceptions, reasonable expectations & feelings. Check out what you are going to say with someone outside your work place first, preferably more experienced than you. & the ultimate sanction, check out some other jobs/places to work.

[daffidazey]

Permission to take my lunch break boss? I have to take the dog for a walk and go and see the other half's parents x

[4GS]

Yeah sure daffi
While your visiting your in-laws can you visit mine as well??

[mistys]

Am I the only one without a job?? :o(

[daffidazey]

Yeah sure, boss! See ya later xx

[helliebobs]

I thought we all got paid in kind John? :)

[spaced]

Boss, anychance I can have a quick powernap on reception? Phones have been quiet this morning.

Oh and a delivery came this moring. I left the parcel on your desk

[DarkMajes71c]

Personaly i would do nothing now but use it as leverage when it comes to your pay review period to demonstrate how you have gone above and beyond your call of duty so you can get more wedge eventualy... but i wouldnt expect anything instantly.

[4GS]

*Whispers in helliebobs ear*
"Only you and Jules helli, don't tell eveyone, it was our secret"

[bigmamma]

Ahem......!!! :-(

[helliebobs]

Hmmm, weekly or monthly John? :)

[4GS]

Whenever you need paying helli ;-)

[helliebobs]

John, I will work hard and make sure I earn every, errrr, penny! :)

[DONNNAKEBAB]

Psycfhick. I dont know if this is a joke or not but I have just laughed my head off on a day when I havent felt like laughing.

Thankyou for that.

Five Stars to you.

Love Katie. x

[Psychick]

Well Im glad Im useful to someone donna! lol