ClarkCeant
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Hello, I am new to the public service. . I asked during interview (because I got the impression that the department is media/advertising related and I generally don't fit in this type of environment.) I asked if the job was office based because I don't want to be pushed into walking the streets of dublin handing out flyers, or working weekends either. I was pretty much assured that no I would not be, the only time I would leave the office is you know optional things like christmas parties. I have a contract that I signed before working for them doesnt say anything of substance other than I have to do what ever duties they think are relevant. I know the best thing will be to 'talk to my line manager' but I know they are pushing me to do the things that they did not mention during interview and they will replace me if I am too much bother which does not worry me either. Am I wrong here on boundaries for a clerical officer? My idea of 'clerical officer' is you do admin work all day and phone call duties if your department deals directly with public. ie clerical work. Or do they just call everyone on low pay 'clerical officer'.
The question I want to ask is - can they say to me - tomorrow you have to go to x town in ireland because there is a publicity event going on there? I am a temporary clerical officer and can afford to walk and live on my resources if things get difficult but I don't want to start kicking up a fuss yet.. Thanks for any opinions or advice!
(Edited from 'not needing the money - to ' can afford to walk and live on my resources' )
(Edited to remove reference to events manager)
The question I want to ask is - can they say to me - tomorrow you have to go to x town in ireland because there is a publicity event going on there? I am a temporary clerical officer and can afford to walk and live on my resources if things get difficult but I don't want to start kicking up a fuss yet.. Thanks for any opinions or advice!
(Edited from 'not needing the money - to ' can afford to walk and live on my resources' )
(Edited to remove reference to events manager)
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