Is there a policy for charging billable hours on the weekend? Feel like I should be able to bill 1.5x+ for having to work on the weekend

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If you want time and a half maybe you should work for Home Depot instead

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You don't have to work on weekends

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P1, wish that was true but client is nuts and manager has not properly set expectations.. M1, agree with bill what you work, however, seeing that I worked for 4 hours in the morning than had to wait 3 hours before I could continue due to a dependency I feel like i should charge those 3 hours as I had to be available and could not enjoy my weekend.. plus I'm bitter this project has been run so poorly

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I would only work weekends

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The policy is "bill the hours you work" lol I would still hit an admin code to track the extra hours you work.

Welcome to consulting

Maybe manage up instead of flat out blaming your manager

👏🏻, M2

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