Yes, you should be compensated for travel time at least.  Especially since
you are working part time and undoubtedly will incurr expenses other than
what they will reemburse.   On the other hand, I suppose you have to weigh
whether you want the little extra income this offer presently respresents -
they may be totally offended by your objections.  That's the only grounds on
which this becomes a tough one.  On the other hand, they will most likely
continue to take advantage of you if they can.  I agree with the other
posts: You are not being unreasonable.

----- Original Message -----
From: Margaret Tamulonis <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 9:23 AM
Subject: Money for consulting/courier work


> I'm in an awkward position at the museum where I work part time -- and
just
> need some advice.  Because I am only part time, they have given me the
> opportunity to make some additional hours/additional pay by accompanying a
> traveling exhibition and overseeing its installation.  I'm happy to do
> this, and could use the $$, but now they tell me that they will only pay
> for my work hours directly on-site at the venue, at my regular (fairly
low)
> rate.  I will not be paid for my travel time, or for the additional day I
> am spending in the city where the exhibition is traveling (not something I
> especially wanted to do, but it's because of travel arrangements made by
> someone else).  I feel awkward because in other jobs I have had in the
> museum/registrar's world I was not paid by the hour -- accompanying
> exhibitions, etc. was a part of my regular duties so it was all part of my
> regular salary.  Is it demanding too much for me to ask to be paid for my
> travel time at the very least?  What do other institutions do to
compensate
> hourly employees who may accompany exhibitions?  I just want to have some
> other examples so I know I am not being unreasonable.  Thanks for any
> advice you can share with me...
>
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