I don't think me being asked to work weekends is a very reasonable ask either so here we are. Pay me or find someone else. Pretty basic.
> Personally I'd be happy to ...
Personally I won't. That's my point..
> Don't risk being mis interpreted as being a money-grubbing mercenary by pretending you'd be happy to do it for a high enough price
That is exactly the situation though? I'm not working for you for feels. If you pay me enough I will work weekends on top of my normal 40, but it will cost you.
"Fuck you pay me." Comes to mind.
> then PIP you out for being a jerk
Mate, if you were to suddenly ask me to work weekends without pay you wouldn't need to pip me I'd already be interviewing.