Full time work and part time study.

[mahoone]

I'm looking for advice.

I'm working full time for quite a big company and since I'm earning peanuts I thought I need to get some proper education.
So I've signed up for part time course doing HND in Computing for 3 years, Mon-Tue 4-8PM.

Before doing it I've asked my manager if it's ok if I finish 30 min early on those two days.
He said fine but i would have to work till 5:00PM on Friday to make it up for that 1 hour. Fair enough.

So I've been doing the course since September and everything was fine unit last week.
My boss asked me to do him a 'massive favour'. One of many but this time it wasn't within my ability and if I agreed to do it my current duties would be greatly affected. So I said no.

Friday I came in to work, exchanged usual 'gmorning, how was your weekend bla bla' but then he asked how's the uni and that there is a possibility of me not being able to finish early anymore as he's 'only doing me a favour'.
In other words; 'You did not scratch my back so fk your education'.

Should I write a letter to HR explaining this situation and expressing my disappointment with the company which proudly presents itself how involved they are in development of employees skills, or would that be unethical and unprofessional?

[StuTheGrouch]

Simply saying 'no' is never a great idea, as you've found out.

Not sure what to suggest really, but he sounds like a childish tt if he is going to play like that.

[mahoone]

StuTheGrouch said:

Simply saying 'no' is never a great idea, as you've found out.

Not sure what to suggest really, but he sounds like a childish tt if he is going to play like that.

I've given him a brief explanation why I can't perform this task to which he replied; 'Ok, no problem'.
It's the first time I have declined doing him a favour and now it's just awkward.

[eybic]

I think the problem you will have is that you are bound by your contract terms, no matter what is agreed verbally.

[edc]

As for most task based things a manager doesn't like to hear no. If you proffered an alternative then at least there are other solutions whether that be times, another person, re-prioritising work etc. But a flat no can sound obstructive.