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SuzyM — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:00:30 GMT

Thanks for the clarification. I've read up on the legislation (RCVS guidance notes are very helpful) and it is up to the individual to opt out, or a business can form a 'workplace agreement' to opt out, which requires the signatures of employees. There is no mention of the veterinary profession as a whole having opted out, although there are exceptions within the regulations where the business is mainly agricultural. I will be better prepared for the next practice meeting!

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Mark Hedberg — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:48:07 GMT

Opting out is individual, not collective.

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Catherine Goulding — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:55:58 GMT

[quote user="SuzyM"]The subject of working time regulations was brought up at a recent practice meeting I was at and I mentioned that employees had the option to 'opt out' but was told that the profession as a whole opted out when it was first introduced so working time regulations don't apply to the veterinary profession. Has anyone else heard this? I'm not too familiar with all the legislation. [/quote]

I think this is a load of rubbihs, it applies to every worker who has the right to opt out and then opt backin at any point they wish. I would need to see something in writing to this effect to believe it.

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emmadilemma — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:10:10 GMT

I don`t blame you for feeling that way with the hours you are working Azlana you must be physically and mentally exhausted

I thought it was down to each individual company to decide but could be wrong. I was working for Vets Now when all that was happening and we got called individually and asked what we preferred. Thank god most people felt the same way and they opted out of it as we would have ended up having to work split shifts which would have started and ended at stupid o`clock..

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SuzyM — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:01:25 GMT

The subject of working time regulations was brought up at a recent practice meeting I was at and I mentioned that employees had the option to 'opt out' but was told that the profession as a whole opted out when it was first introduced so working time regulations don't apply to the veterinary profession. Has anyone else heard this? I'm not too familiar with all the legislation.

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Alison Clare Hickman — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:23:17 GMT

Sal is right and if you give yourself a little treat to look forward to everyday, in my experience, that certainly helps.

Now this likely sounds a bit lame / weird but one of my treats is to allot myself time, and give myself timely permission, to go to the loo. I am guilty of putting it off coz of being so busy working and then really rushing to get it over with when I do go (which is bad for the body, yes?!). So, I go in and just sit down, close my eyes, think of all the happy and cute things / animals I know and breathe slowly and deeply. No-one should disturb that 'me' time (well, it can happen but you just respond with a 'be out in a few mo's' ...!). I find it helps me to calm down and relax a bit. I also have some aromatherapy spray with me (for the obvious reasons of course(pooh stinky?!) but moreover it assists me in relaxing...)

Take good care of yourself honey.

Ali h

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Sal the 1st — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:58:29 GMT

2 months will fly by if you have something new and exciting to look forward to

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azlana — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:49:01 GMT

I have looked into the employment law and them not giving us these breaks. I have found they are nt breaking any laws and are able to do this as we are paid for the full hours. pain but when can you do. I have applied for a few other jobs but have to do 2 months notice urgh if and or when i hand mine in.

trying to not let myself get to down

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Susan Jackson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:45:38 GMT

Ring BVNA they can give you advice on employment law etc. However i have found over the years that some practices have been very difficult to change especially when it will dip in to the pockets of the employer. (I would like to mention that some practice owners are great and change is possible, but they are very few!)

I have found more benefits to changing practice and that your happiness is more important than a job. The lovely people you work with will not suddenly vanish should you change jobs either and I'm sure they will be very supportive. Don't let yourself get too down.

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azlana — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:40:17 GMT

Yeah I opted out but i have not had a contract in this line of work where I haven't. I do love my job i just find these hours a little grinding. I am looking into other work atm just not alot in my area lol

Hope I find something myself. x

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Steph Worsley — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:08:44 GMT

Hi Hun

first thing that comes to mind, did you opt out of the working time directive when you signed your contract??

The next thing is I'm a firm believer of: if you're not happy get looking and move on. I have done this several times since I started nursing and now I am in a job that I really enjoy (99.9% of the time ) I have been here for 5 and a bit yrs now and don't think I will change at least not unless something drastic happens!

Hugs and hope you find yourself in a better position x