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Originally Posted by Mick
What has it got to do with society evolving?
Not me - I work nights and I've just worked 6 out of the last 8. In total, I've worked the last 6 weekends in a row. I don't like working weekends but unfortunately, I don't have much choice in the matter, because the nature of the place I work in requires that the customers get looked after round the clock. I always work weekends and bank holidays including christmas and New year.
There is a shift pattern which 'forces' people to work 24/7? - no sorry.. because thats illegal.... and when does ntl offer a 24/7 service that requires people to work 24/7?
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I would have said that due to "society evolving", people tend to work more unsociable hours due to so many more services being required 24/7 - I think more people have night jobs now than they used to. We didnt have Cable TV, Broadband and the like if you go back 20yrs or so.
Your shift sounds horrible Mick. I thought my shifts were bad, and we only have to cover 7am-7pm Mon-Sat and 9-5 Sun!!
I dont think he meant the people physically worked 24/7 themselves, but more the people as a team need to cover the hours of 24/7. If NTL offered a 24/7 service, it wouldn't be cost effective - I cant see many people calling in at 3/4am, would be better asking them to call back during more realistic hours for the type of industry that NTL resides.