Taking breaks at work

[Ayojesu]

Sure, I do take breaks at work especially when I feel tired or stressed out, 1 or 2 hours is enough

 

[Good-Person]

There are a few companies that also offer additional breaks apart from the actual break time. This also helps many people to refresh themselves. However, the fact of the matter remains that people should be careful about not taking breaks in an excessive manner. However, under certain circumstances, employer must give breaks in case if there is a serious emergency.

 

[Ektalakra]

It's crucial to communicate and adhere to agreed break times. If there are conflicting expectations, clarify with the client. Balancing security duties and personal well-being is essential in such roles, fostering understanding and collaboration.

 

[Good-Person]

If my it's my break time, I will take it whether there's another officer to relive me or not as long as it's agreed, written and signed. I will not entertained being yelled at for doing my job and taking my break when I'm meant to. The person who needs to be yelled at is the officer who's meant to replace me when it's my break time.

Things could get complicated when you have more than one bosses at the workplace. Some bosses might have no problem with you taking breaks. However, the other bosses may never agree to that at all. This could be a main issue in many workplaces as well.

 

[Ogbest]

So, I work 12 hour shifts and I’m entitled to 60 minutes breaks. 40 minutes for lunch and 20 minutes later on.

The client agreed for me to take a break at 17:00, the 20 minute one.

At 16:45 the client said where were you, I thought you are taking your break. I told him I was down isle 1/2. He said obviously you can’t see shoplifters from there and was a bit upset at the whole thing

Yet I agreed 17:00 with the client earlier! Nobody turned up to relieve me from my post as a security officer so I left it unattended.

Two minutes later, the client yells at me over the radio when I stated 17:00 was agreed. Unbelievable!

And we’re expected to stand all day so the breaks are important…

Oh my God, this can be so frustrating. To work without break is not really easy. I was once a victim of such and it wasn't funny at all. We need to relax our nerves once in a while so as to get our energy renewed.

 

[nsidibe]

So, I work 12 hour shifts and I’m entitled to 60 minutes breaks. 40 minutes for lunch and 20 minutes later on.

The client agreed for me to take a break at 17:00, the 20 minute one.

At 16:45 the client said where were you, I thought you are taking your break. I told him I was down isle 1/2. He said obviously you can’t see shoplifters from there and was a bit upset at the whole thing

Yet I agreed 17:00 with the client earlier! Nobody turned up to relieve me from my post as a security officer so I left it unattended.

Two minutes later, the client yells at me over the radio when I stated 17:00 was agreed. Unbelievable!

And we’re expected to stand all day so the breaks are important…

Yes that’s very amazing. Every worker really need break to power their energy when they are exhausted. Without break workers won’t be comfortable for the duration they are about working, therefore it’s good to go for break.

 

[Immilash1]

Taking break is very important, we are humans and we all need rest is good for the body, no matter what you do make sure your mental health is sound and good, this is very important for our wellbeing.

 

[saoussen57651]

Job employers doesn't give breaks thinking that the work could continue in the beginning but this will never happens because without a break you cannot complete work as the first hours of work.

 

[EMMANUEL]

To my opinion, if i am to put myself in your shoe, basically by nature i don't engage in eyes services or laziness, but when its come to health issue, the truth be told i have a philosophy at which i always tell people around me here in nigeria that you can have extra things, like cars, houses goods and commodity but you see this life, you only have ONE so you have to take good care of it so that your next of keen will not mismanage the fund or inherit you have sweat to acquire.
So i will suggest you to reach to an agreement, most stress could come in through EMOTION Issue in the community, economic situation of the country etc.
Although they a lot of things that could cause this setback or sudden reluctant activeness to work.
ASs for your client, try as much as possible to balance equation by UNDERSTANDING each other.
I hope this helps.

 

[Riberet19]

Taking rest is important, many people believe that when you are resting you are procrastinating, it is not like that, we must all rest to be in good condition to continue with our work and climb it, if we do not rest, we can fall into a state of burnout.

 

[Kane]

In the jobs where you have to do physical work, getting breaks is frowned upon, however, for the works where you have to do brainstorming, your employer might not have problems with you taking breaks, after all taking breaks also helps to get clear ideas.

 

[Sincerem]

Your experience is weird, the break time given would've been respected, I don't like working extra hours and work time being flout. The employer should observe this and respect work schedule to create safe working time.

 

[islamnoor34]

That sounds like a really frustrating situation. It’s tough enough working a 12-hour shift without clear communication and support from your client. You were just trying to stick to the agreed break time, and it’s unreasonable for them to get upset when no one showed up to relieve you. As a security officer, your job is important, but so is your ability to take a break and rest, especially when you’re expected to be on your feet all day.

It seems like there’s a disconnect between what was agreed upon and the client’s expectations, which puts you in an unfair position. It’s not only about following orders; it’s also about being able to do your job effectively, and that includes taking breaks at the appropriate time.

It might be worth addressing this with your supervisor or the client to clarify break times and ensure that there’s always coverage so you can take your breaks without issues. Standing all day is hard enough, and you deserve to take the breaks you’re entitled to without being made to feel like you’re doing something wrong.

Hang in there, and I hope the situation improves for you.