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my new job is making me work far more weekends than I was told when I was hired
- A reader left a toxic TV news job for a social media manager role in museums, expecting occasional weekend work.
- After starting the new job, the reader found out about much higher weekend event commitments than initially disclosed.
- Feeling betrayed and upset, the reader questioned the increased workload and lack of prior information.
- The reader considered leaving due to the discrepancy in weekend work expectations set during hiring.
- Options presented included confronting the boss about the misleading information and asserting boundaries.
- The advice suggested being assertive in discussing the issue with the employer and considering if the job is still desirable.
- It was recommended to actively seek other job opportunities if feeling misled and pressured to work beyond agreed terms.
- Seeking resolution and potential flexibility in the schedule were advised as possible approaches to address the situation.
- Additionally, seeking intervention from higher-ups who initially made promises about work requirements was suggested.
- The recommended course of action depended on the reader's willingness to continue in a position with conflicting work expectations.
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