Re:A barber shop on wheels that you book via an app
by quickthrower2 on Saturday March 30, 2019 @05:16PM
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Of course he/she can. How often do you see the dentist? Twice a year max. Instead of asking their boss: can I come in late tomorrow or work from home, they expect an industry to shift their hours. Not just all the dentists but their assistants and admin staff.
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Re:A barber shop on wheels that you book via an app
by Nextgrid on Saturday March 30, 2019 @05:27PM
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However, he is not alone being stuck at work 9 to 5, and the dental practice wouldn’t just accommodate him by shifting their hours but the majority of the workforce and thus win business and make everyone happier.
Re:A barber shop on wheels that you book via an app
by pbhjpbhj on Sunday March 31, 2019 @01:58PM
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For sure, but you're asking someone else to shift their hours, are you happy to shift yours.
Whilst there's an economic element there's a large social/family element to the consideration which is why, IMO, you don't see many services time-shifting: particularly dentists where they are relatively well paid and usually able to direct their own hours.
Example I work in an SME that could make much more money working Sundays, but we choose to close and be with Church and family. Same sort of consideration; valuing social aspects far beyond their monetary value.
Not everyone will be happier with business hours expanding, especially low-wage workers I expect as the expanding hours will lead to lower QoL.