I am going to be starting school in Jan for Esthetics.....right now I work in a Spa I told my boss a long time ago that I was going to be starting school, (College) she was excited and said thats great! Then today I told her about me starting and that I may need the schedule switched a little (no less hours just switched around a little with someone) and she said, "No, work priorities are more important and I will not be moving anything around" of course there was more added to that, but you get the general.
Should I go over her head and get what I want? Is she allowed to do that?
2006-12-30 05:47:42 · 13 answers · asked by TNL 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Yes, they are allowed to do that. However, since school is important for furthering your career I would make it top priority. If you are not able to work around your classes, either ask for reduced or part-time hours or look for a job with hours you can work.
2006-12-30 05:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by duritzgirl4 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go find a different job. There are some jobs that will even pay for your schooling as long as you keep your grades up. I used to manage an office of 8 to 12 people. EVERYBODY had important things for which they wanted special schedules. That makes it pretty hard. Also, everyone would know if someone else got the days off that they requested. I worked under a judge, and the rule was that college classes did have a priority. It's all up to the company where you work.
I take it you're young and just entering the work force. Here is something to take with you for the rest of your work life. There is no such thing as a job with built in security. How good of an employee you are - not in your eyes, but in your bosses profits, determines your job security. Make of yourself the most valuable asset that the company has and you'll never have to worry about having a job.
PS - What's Esthetics?
2006-12-30 06:13:32 · answer #2 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Your job is your priority, as far as your employer is concerned. To my knowledge, there is no law which states that employers must give altered schedules to those folks in schhool still.
Is it fair to those people who are NOT in school and now have to have THEIR schedule changed just to accomodate your desire for a degree? No its not.
Does that mean that your employer SHOULDN'T help you? No. They should definately help you. Once you have your degree, you're a better assett to the team and they've invested time into helping you get that. They should help you-- but they're nto required to.
You have a few options. Speak with your coworkers about them willingly switching schedules with you. Find someone who will change so its not an issue and let your boss know.
If you can't do that, draft up a list of the dates and times you CAN work. Present it to your boss. Let her know that this is your new availability starting on x date. If she can't accomodate you, you understand but these are the only dates/times you're able to work.
And if you don't get any success there, you really need to look at another job if school is really your priority. You cannot force them to help you change your schedule.
2006-12-30 06:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by kerrisonr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One suggestion I have for you is to put everything you request in writing and post it a calender she'll see whether it be time off, a more flexible schedule for school, etc., because if you go over her head, she may pull the stupid card and say you never told her about it, I've had that happen to me before and I'm in the military. You can go over her head, but that may cause tension between you two and make life a living hell for you, I think you should start looking around for another job that will be able to work with your schedule.
2006-12-30 06:01:34 · answer #4 · answered by danigirlusn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you do in life, should always be to your satisfaction. You have to take care of yourself first. If I were you I would explain to her that school is a big part of your future and if she/he can't assist you in becoming a better person, then you should look elsewhere for another job that's more flexibile. It's a very difficult decision on your manager's part, but is allowed. I'm in the Military and I learned that institution before the people is very real. If you can't live by their standards, then you might be replaced by someone who can. Remember, it's always about running a business with as little money as possible and making more profits. Hopefully, this helps.
2006-12-30 05:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by Steve A 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Managers are pretty free to set schedules. Unless your employment agreement called for specific scheduling, you may be stuck with it. You can try going over her head, but that is not likely to make for a very positive work environment.
If your company has a general policy about adjusting schedules to meet educational needs, you might have some luck. But, I recommend planning for the worst & hoping for the best.
Personally, if your employer is not going to support your education, I think you need to start looking for a job that will.
2006-12-30 05:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by bionicbookworm 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is so typical, you want to further your life and some jealous loser tries to spike your wheel, this happens a lot so you are not alone.
The lesson learned is: - In future make sure that all promises from your employers are given in writing.
First go back to your boss remind her that she entered a verbal contract with you on behalf of the employer.
Find out if any of your co-workers are attending college and what arrangements your employer makes for them. ( if they do for them and not for you, then you can sue for parity in treatment).
Go over her head complain and complain hard.
If you have the funds, see a lawyer get them to write your employer and ask them to specify their policy towards those in your position.
Showing balls gets attention and gives out a 'listen don't F with me, unless you want to get serious' message . Start now it will benefit you later on.
This is your 'one shot' do not let this ****** take it way from you.
The worst thing you may have to do is find another job.
Good luck.
2006-12-30 06:08:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should ask her why she changed her past decision. Perhaps she forgot what she had said, or doesn't have the personnel to meet the demand now, or she doesn't want to disrupt the schedules of other employees. Ask her.
Although she does have the right to schedule employees to maximize efficiency, you also have the right to choose to quit, in a situation like this, without notice. Depends on your personal situation.
2006-12-30 07:27:27 · answer #8 · answered by PALADIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like there may be a little jealousey involved there. Find a new job and specify your hours of availability on your application due to your education. Dont allow someone to put up a brick wall and prevent you from your future. Goodluck.
2006-12-30 05:53:15 · answer #9 · answered by JAMI E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
these companies can do what they want. blessing in disquise. quit and go find another job that will work with you. she knew in advance that school would be starting soon. so now you know you can't trust her, she lied to you. do you really want to work for someone you can't trust. of course not ,its just a job.,she sounds like a bit**.!
2006-12-30 05:57:51 · answer #10 · answered by lake living 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋