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Question
Shalom.
1. I work in a store. When I signed up for the job, the manager told me that the work hours are from nine to three.
After a few days, one of the employees told me that they start at nine‑thirty and not at nine (it’s possible that the manager got the time wrong), and indeed sometimes when I arrive at nine the store is still locked, and it turns out that I am just waiting and receiving a salary for that time. Is this permitted?
2. Regarding the mitzvah of marital relations—may a woman refuse when she is tired or when she has no desire?
Thank you very much!!
1. I work in a store. When I signed up for the job, the manager told me that the work hours are from nine to three.
After a few days, one of the employees told me that they start at nine‑thirty and not at nine (it’s possible that the manager got the time wrong), and indeed sometimes when I arrive at nine the store is still locked, and it turns out that I am just waiting and receiving a salary for that time. Is this permitted?
2. Regarding the mitzvah of marital relations—may a woman refuse when she is tired or when she has no desire?
Thank you very much!!
Answer
Shalom and blessings
1. There is no problem; you are doing what you were told.
2. It is permitted. However, one should try and make an effort in order to be able to (fulfill this mitzvah).
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