I've been an off/on lurker for a while, and it's refreshing to see so many people going through what I do every day....
I quit my job yesterday; I've been working the last 2 months for a computer repair shop that lost 3 technicians all at once (the first red flag).

After 2 months of helping catch up, which means 60+ hour weeks salaried, my boss handed me a schedule that included no days off during the week. I'm living with my parents right now, not out of necessity (it started out that way) but because it helps a LOT to know I can be here to help out (they're both in their mid-late 60s and have health problems).

So, I told my boss I needed at least one day off during the week (being ADD and working 10+ hours a day tends to add to to the "to-do" list at home). I was told "How about Saturday?". I was surprised, expecting to get a mid-week day off. But of course that was fine by me!

Saturday rolled around, and I got a call that morning wondering why I wasn't at work. I was then told that I WAS TOLD the only way I'd get Saturday off was if I worked open to close the rest of the week. I've got a very good memory regarding such things (I know I'd remember that stipulation requiring me to have a 50 hr/wk schedule). But, after 2 months of helping this company catch up, coming in on what was supposed to be my day off, I was told I couldn't get a day off any more.

And to add insult to injury, I was told I'd have to work 3 12 hour days the next week to "make up for" the day I'd missed.

So yesterday, after weeks of looking at a room that needs to be cleaned, clothes that need to be washed and put away, a garage that needs to be cleaned out (of course the list goes on), and as I started to get to the point where I was taking Xanax just to get to sleep at night, I told my boss where he could plant lip.

I'm not even totally sure what's worse, the stress from the job, or not working for a bit, but I made the gamble that the job would kill me first...

Oh, and as an added bonus to this fiasco, the boss hired a shop foreman of sorts who has a military-like routine that must be followed. I'm sure most ADD types reading this would experience enough anxiety with that situation.

So, ever had one of those days?

And I actually quit another job to do this one... The other job wasn't bad, but this one promised to be better....

It sucks when you are treated that way.

You may need to check with the state you work in. But it sounds like you were a working employee not in a supervisory posistion. In most cases the only people who can be exempt from overtime are supervisory employees. Not sure if you were punching a clock or not, but if you have your times worked, you may be able to recover your overtime. Its something to look into. There was a big stink a few years back about Walmart not paying overtime and it went to court and they had to pay back overtime.

Good luck in the future with your new employer, and check with the state wage and hour board.

Yes, I was just thinking about that; several places were sued for not paying overtime. In this case, my "supervisor" simply refused to work salaried (he had another job going on the side anyway).
As a bonus, I can say my ADD didn't have much effect in my leaving this job, although at 2 months it's hard for it to have become a factor (I seem to last maybe 2 years at any place, even with a fairly dynamic career choice. Not sure what other ADDers average...).

Just fired off an email to Wage and Hour; my now former boss is trying to call me right now. He's going to miss me, but he dug that hole.

wow, this job sounds unbearable! life is to short to work this hard. I HOPE you are at least making 50K or more! didn't they mention in the interview that you would be working this many hours? it seems like you would have been able to gather some sort of clue as to what type of hours you would be working? Here is what I would do..... get them to fire you! if you can afford to....screw up at work, be a little "rude" to the co-workers, etc...I did this at my last job, got fired after a month or so, then got unemployment. I couldn't stand the job, and knew if I quit I wouldn't get unemployment money. I started acting up big time on the job. Just a suggestion. I don't know what else to tell you. Your situation is not a good one!

Sounds like your former boss just wanted to use you..

Maybe your quitting is for the best. Time to get some things done at home..and work on a resume for the upcoming job hunt.

I'm sure your parents will be thrilled to have those things that have been piling up, taken care of.

Keep us posted...and I hope your email brings results in your favor.

Heh, right now the tension of the last few days (or is it weeks?) is finally draining away. I've vacuumed, picked up a bunch of clothes, and am headed out to clean out my truck and part of the garage....
And it feels soooooo much more productive than if I was being paid for it!
I couldn't push myself to get fired for the job; I think the boss there would have honestly hired someone first and then fired me, and the hearings for unemployment around here tend to drag on for months.
Really, I learned enough in 2 months of working there that I could start my own business and undercut him; and most of my customers loved both me and the work I did. That, and he's now under the gun to find a highly qualified technician to fill my place (NOT an easy task around here).
When I realized I'd be happier working at McDonald's than trying to deal with my boss, I knew it was time to go...

Here is what I would do..... get them to fire you! if you can afford to....screw up at work, be a little "rude" to the co-workers, etc...I did this at my last job, got fired after a month or so, then got unemployment. I couldn't stand the job, and knew if I quit I wouldn't get unemployment money. I started acting up big time on the job. Just a suggestion. I don't know what else to tell you. Your situation is not a good one!

IMO this might not be a good solution. If you don't like the job leave it with proper notice, unless there is something unethical or unbearable going on. IMO in such a short amount of time, neither the employer, your state or federal government should "owe" you unemployment benefits. We all need to be accountable for ourselves. This may be hitting me a bit to personally, but I worked in small family businesses most of my life and am self employed now and not eligible for any unemployment benefits. Abuses like that cost the rest of us when it may be put to better use. As newfdog suggested, if there were questionable practices going on, take it to the proper agency.

Mscreek, sorry but I don't agree. Are you suggestion that me getting fired on purpose on my last job might effect other people trying to get unempoyement claims!? come on! now, what i suggested is not for everybody, but when you actually have ADD, having a job that is unbearable is one of the worst things in life, since you are there usually 5 days a week and at least 40 hours or more.