Should we stick to principles or show consideration?
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I remember that over a decade ago, one day while on a night shift (from 0:00 to 8:00), the equipment at my post stopped working; after I finished cleaning up, I had nothing to do. I was extremely tired at that time. But it’s stipulated that one isn’t allowed to sleep at work, so I didn’t dare to sleep and could only wander around the factory. The shift supervisor at the branch factory, seeing that I really had nothing to do, said, “If you have nothing to do, don’t wander around; go back and sleep.” I thought he was too kind-hearted at that time. I would like to ask: when shutting down the night shift equipment, should we show consideration by allowing those who aren’t working to sleep, or should we follow the rules and have them work through the night?
When the equipment is shut down and the workers with no tasks to perform can take a break, I don’t think this is about showing kindness; it simply indicates that the management understands principles well.
The facility is shut down; after carrying out the necessary repairs, key personnel can be assigned to duty to prevent accidents, while the rest of the staff can take a break. This is a reasonable arrangement of personnel; it’s not a matter of principle.
Some people should stay on site to monitor for any unexpected situations. Those who haven’t been assigned any tasks can go back to sleep, but those who have been assigned tasks cannot rest, as that would go against the arrangements in place.
After the equipment stops operating at night, if there isn’t much work to do, staff should be allowed to rest properly, as there might still be a lot of work to complete the next day; it’s not feasible to be completely exhausted
I think this is unwise leadership; words can bring trouble, and it’s obvious – it depends on how those who carry out the tasks interpret things. Speaking too plainly is actually detrimental to oneself.
Rules are made by humans. When implementing regulations, it is first necessary to interpret them. To execute it well, one must fully understand it. The leader mentioned by the original poster spoke in rather harsh terms, but the message was clear: those who have nothing to do should go to bed. For such a shutdown device, as long as there are enough people to monitor it, the rest can go ahead and rest.
Hehe :lol Just passing by :lol It’s hard to say about this – there’s too much oversight. And then there’s the supervisor and the technicians; they’re getting involved way too much! ! !
When the night shift equipment is shut down, it’s important to show consideration by allowing those who aren’t working to go to sleep. But with an unwise boss, it’s not easy to get by these days; it’s better to act according to principles and let them work late into the night.
In fact, it’s better to stick to principles; rule-by-man can easily corrupt a culture and is difficult to control.
Except for those who are on duty, the rest can take a break; there is no need for everyone to stay up all night monitoring a parking facility – it’s not a matter of principle. :lol
The original poster was a new employee at the time and didn’t know how to adapt flexibly; when the equipment stopped working, everyone would go to bed, which is why your supervisor said what he said.
When the plant is shut down, this is how we arrange things: one or two people stay to watch over the plant, while the others go to sleep. Those who watch the device can also sleep. As long as security measures and other such things are properly implemented. Besides, when the equipment stops operating, the security arrangements are handled uniformly by the factory
It’s fine when the device stops working, so why can’t I sleep? :)
After the unit is shut down, necessary inspections are still required, and personnel can be scheduled accordingly
Principles and systems should be applied flexibly; after the plant is shut down for maintenance, some people should remain on duty while the others take a break.
Only the units in a few positions are shut down; most of the units are operating normally.
Agreed. However, some things should be handled on a case-by-case basis. After parking, complete all the necessary tasks, and then consider how to carry out duty and patrols; with rotating inspections and guards, it’s possible to take turns resting. It’s wrong to keep everyone idle; it’s even worse to tell them all to go and sleep. Of course, if the leader is willing to stay and let his subordinates rest, that’s fine (it can be seen as a sign of kindness).
Principles are established by humans, and they should be adjusted according to actual circumstances; being too dogmatic is certainly not good
Rules are rigid, but people are alive; as long as the device is functioning properly, everyone can live in peace.