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Old 6th March 2008 | 14:35
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ISaidRightTurns
 
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From: Atlanta, Georgia - USA
Having looked into other countries ATCO schedule/life style, I don't think many of you would enjoy it. Here's my typical schedule:

Mon - 1600-0000(lcl)
Tue - 1400-2200
Wed - 1200-2000
Thu - 0530-1330
Fri - 2200 (thurs) - 0600 (fri)

We often work with the minimum of 8 hours between shifts, work 6 hours on position a day, and non-voluntary overtime is common. 'Hold-over' overtime is not voluntary and happens at least once a week (an extra 2 hours at the end of your shift). Our days off do not rotate, we pick 2 weeks of leave a year, the rest is 'spot' leave. Most of us require doctor's notes to call in sick, you're word isn't good enough.

Go to the sandbox.

BTW, my Mon-Fri is actually Fri-Tues. Working every Friday and Saturday night is not a great way to keep the wife happy.

Not whining, I am well paid, but it seems others have it better.
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