Desk move

[jmo21]

So next week, all our desks are getting rearranged to use space a bit better and it turns out "we" are doing the rearranging ourselves.

There are obviously health and safety issues involved, but they don't appear to be considering them, which is strange as it's public sector.

Any suggestions how to deal with it? I don't want a smashed foot from dropping a desk and not having the right insurance etc etc.

Just tell them I'm not doing it? I can feel the "what a massive d!ck" stares burning into my head already if I'm just sitting watching somone move my desk for me.

[oscarose]

So next week, all our desks are getting rearranged to use space a bit better and it turns out "we" are doing the rearranging ourselves.

There are obviously health and safety issues involved, but they don't appear to be considering them, which is strange as it's public sector.

Any suggestions how to deal with it? I don't want a smashed foot from dropping a desk and not having the right insurance etc etc.

Just tell them I'm not doing it? I can feel the "what a massive d!ck" stares burning into my head already if I'm just sitting watching somone move my desk for me.

Arrange to work from home next week.

[meanttobeworking]

This is *probably* bad advice, but I would move my desk, being careful not to drop it on my foot

[BolshieBastard]

So next week, all our desks are getting rearranged to use space a bit better and it turns out "we" are doing the rearranging ourselves.

There are obviously health and safety issues involved, but they don't appear to be considering them, which is strange as it's public sector.

Any suggestions how to deal with it? I don't want a smashed foot from dropping a desk and not having the right insurance etc etc.

Just tell them I'm not doing it? I can feel the "what a massive d!ck" stares burning into my head already if I'm just sitting watching somone move my desk for me.

Yes, refuse to do it!

Point out you arent being awkward but shifting desks isnt part of your contracted role.

[BlasterBates]

I can feel the "what a massive d!ck" stares burning into my head already if I'm just sitting watching somone move my desk for me.

indeed.

But it's your decision.

[escapeUK]

Id play the "Im having physio for my bad back and I cant risk doing that" card.

Ive also played the "Do I look like I move furniture" card, but it depends on the client.

[ecc83]

To be clear, this is a desk we're talking about, right?

I'd move the desk.

Unless it's made of solid marble and you have to carry it up 5 flights of stairs.

Another option is, let's say the moves are happening on Monday is to say "see you Tuesday then". And not bill for Monday obv.

[pmeswani]

So next week, all our desks are getting rearranged to use space a bit better and it turns out "we" are doing the rearranging ourselves.

There are obviously health and safety issues involved, but they don't appear to be considering them, which is strange as it's public sector.

Any suggestions how to deal with it? I don't want a smashed foot from dropping a desk and not having the right insurance etc etc.

Just tell them I'm not doing it? I can feel the "what a massive d!ck" stares burning into my head already if I'm just sitting watching somone move my desk for me.

Or you could ask for a rate increase, as you are taking on additional responsibilities.

If you have issues with your back or movement, or have a heart condition, for example, you are legally allowed to get away with not doing it. Otherwise, unless you get hurt (and the client would be liable unless you are irresponsible), you should JFDI.

[ecc83]

My current client moved offices (within same building) over Christmas. Friday afternoon we stickered everything up. Movers came in over the w/e. Monday morning we came in, everything plugged in and laid out as it was, ready to go

Hope this helps.

[ecc83]

One last thing:

If you happen to know anyone in the removals trade, this would be an excellent oppo to deploy a substitute.