I was on one of those zero hour contracts. Being an ex union official I never lied it and then whilst driving to work I get a call on Friday telling me they had computer problems so I wasn't needed.
On Monday they said take either annual leave or unpaid leave so I tried to negotiate. Alas, 'you're zero hours Andy, that's the way it is' from the managers mouth.
I asked him to reconsider and let me know what his decision was. Loud and clear Mr Postman delivered his reply on Saturday morning...P45. w****rs.
Mrs H works there on a contract so I begrudgingly took her in and whilst chatting to the others one of them asked me do do a deep clean + monthly on her flat.
Funny how things work out ay?