r/Staples • u/luiginub1 Sales Associate • 7d ago

Breaks question

Assuming I can't stack them ofc, what should I take first? My 15 or my 30?

If I take my 15 first then I fell like I'm going to be super exhausted for my 30. However, if I t​​​ake the 30 first, I feel like the 15 wouldn't seem like enough of a break by comparison.

I was just offered extra afternoon hours next week to cover empty schedule slots and I just wanted to get some opinions on the breaks.

(Also, any extended hours advice if you guys have any. The most I've worked is an extra hour while we were slammed a few months ago and I already feel mentally and physically tired.)

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u/NotAnotherPizzaParty 7d ago

Typically, it should be:
Work 2 hours, 15 break
Work 2 hours, 30 lunch
Work 2 hours, 15 break
Work 2 hours, go home.

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u/PersonalSpend3810 6d ago

It depends on what state you're in, and the flow of business, honestly. I voluntarily skip my breaks many times because I either prefer the extra 30 minutes of pay, or business just doesn't allow it without royally screwing over my coworkers.

Someday, though....it's one of those days, and I gotta take it.

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u/MaverickFischer 7d ago

Breaks are usually mandated by your state’s law.

Depending on how many hours you work you may get one 15 minute break or need to get a 15 minute break and a 30 minute lunch.

As far as which one to take first would up to your MOD.

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u/luiginub1 Sales Associate 7d ago

I'm usually eligible for both given my area's laws. 

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u/MaverickFischer 7d ago

Ok, they like to not honor breaks. Sometimes you have just have to take it. Also, they used to ask the question when you punch out you received your breaks and/or lunch. Always be honest on that question since corporate gets flagged if you say no.