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Timesheets and professional development

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  • 03-01-2016 4:17pm
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    engineerfear1
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭


    I have a small question about timesheets which I'm not too sure about. I work in a firm where all time has to be allocated to certain projects and all time spent on these are recorded in a spreadsheet type format. I work my allocated 9 to 5 hours, but sometimes I work extra and put these hours in under the associated projects. I do not get paid overtime for these hours.

    The problem comes up in relation to professional development or career development time. Sometimes I like to spend an hour or so (after my 9 to 5 core hours) to work on developing myself for my role, such as learning techniques that would be useful, or things that I should know but may have forgotten because I haven't done it in so long.

    Should I be logging these hours on my timesheets? Regardless, I don't get paid if I put them in or not, but I would like management to see that I am working extra hours and that I am committed to the work and progressing. I thought if I put it under "administration" instead of a specific project it would be more appropriate.

    Anyone have any insight into the correct approach? Thanks.


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    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭Ted_YNWA


    Is there an option to log them as Training?


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    Interested Observer
    Registered Users Posts: 13,106 ✭✭✭✭Interested Observer


    You'd have to ask one of your colleagues what's common practice in your company I think. It's impossible for anyone here to say.


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    engineerfear1
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭engineerfear1


    Ted_YNWA wrote: »
    Is there an option to log them as Training?

    There is, but I believe this is only for formal training.
    Interested Observer wrote: »
    You'd have to ask one of your colleagues what's common practice in your company I think. It's impossible for anyone here to say.

    I have asked some colleagues before about certain timesheet issues, but everyones opinion seems to vary. Some don't even log the extra hours they work because they see it reflecting poorly on them if they can't get the job done in the 9 to 5 hours!

    I would ask them about this specific issue, but then I don't want to seem like a brown noser, trying to get ahead of the pack by doing extra training. I suppose this is somewhat true as I am wary that I am in competition with them for our managers approval and promotion.


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    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    engineerfear1 wrote: »
    There is, but I believe this is only for formal training.



    I have asked some colleagues before about certain timesheet issues, but everyones opinion seems to vary. Some don't even log the extra hours they work because they see it reflecting poorly on them if they can't get the job done in the 9 to 5 hours!

    I would ask them about this specific issue, but then I don't want to seem like a brown noser, trying to get ahead of the pack by doing extra training. I suppose this is somewhat true as I am wary that I am in competition with them for our managers approval and promotion.
    Ask your manager


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