How do I get back to being an 8-5, Monday through Friday employee?

I am a dental assistant, and myself and another lady are the top two assistants in the practice, meaning that we are the dentists top choices to work with and we are the most trained and experienced. We are only open Mon. thru. Fri. from 8-5. I understand that I occasionally have to work late, and that is not an issue, but the dentist I work for has a bad habit of volunteering to work on a Saturday, for his family or "special" patients, and then of course that "volunteers" one of us to work with him. The last time I worked on, i worked for 11 hours, till like 7:00 pm. The other woman always seems to be able to say no, telling him that she has unbreakable plans, like a childs ballgame or birthday party. I on the other hand, feel guilty if I say no, and I am afraid that he will get mad at me and make my work environment miserable. I don't want to work Saturdays myself, cause it takes time away from my family. I wish I could be honest and tell him this, but I don't know how to word it.

How do I get back to being an 8-5, Monday through Friday employee?
tell him: I enjoy working with u and u know by now that im totally commited to my job, but lately im starting to feel frustrated cos i dont get enough time with my family and I thought I should let u know that as i am sure you do care about maintaining a healthy working atmosphere in ur practice. So i was thinking that it would be a good and fair idea if each of us (u and the other lady) take turns in working saturdays, I'm sure you understand where im coming from and I trust u will do what is fair.
Reply:Stop feeling guilty and say no. If you have the most training and experience let him get mad at you, you can always find another job.





If you do not want to work on the week end then DON"T.
Reply:The only way to resolve this is to make up your mind whether or not you want things to stay as they are. If not....man up and maybe role play with a friend and firgure out what your main points are - but you need to talk to your boss. Or the next time he asks you to stay late- SAY NO - I have plans. You are not obligated to work like that.
Reply:If your boss respects you enough professionally to choose you to work with him frequently, you may be surprised that he would also understand and should respect your reasons for not wanting to work every Saturday. Remember, it's not just your job your standing up for it's your family.

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