How do I tell my boss no?

Question

I work for my uncle and my cousin. When my cousin was trying to get me to work for them I was told that I could pick my own hours and that I was only going to be doing basic secretary work. After only a couple of days they changed my schedule. I would be working 8 to 5 full time. 2 months later they changed my schedule again. Now I would be working 4 days a week 8-noon. Then a month later it changed yet again. 4 days a week 8-5 mon& wed; 8-noon tue&thur. I have had that last schedule now for the past 7 months. It has worked well for me. I was able to schedule doctors appointments w/out having to ask off work, etc. I have also been saving up money to go back to school. Which I could do on tue, thur, and friday. But last week my uncle told me he wanted me to add 8 more hours; which only meant 4 days a week Mon-thurs 8-5. 10 minutes later he changed it again to mon-fri 8-5. It's really starting to piss me off. How do I say no? my uncle has a bad temper and is verbally abusive to me.

Answer 1

Best way (since they're relatives), is to find another job, and say you've found another opportunity to help out another business as a secretary, or executive assistant.

Don't put up with this crap from anyone, even your relatives. Espcially since your uncle is verbally abusive. No one deserves that, even if you're a niece. You're still a human being with feelings.

If you feel you can't do any of that, then you tell him that you need a set schedule that won't change because you plan your activities and other things around your work schedule, and if it keeps changing you won't be able to keep doing the job. Either that, or ask your mom/dad to step in for you if possible. Or talk to your cousin and let him/her know indirectly, and tell them to be discreet to mention it to your uncle. Casually of course.

Answer 2

which uncle is it? if its your mom brother then tell her that he is pissing u off so much that u just can't handle it!if its your dad's brother then tell your dad and tell him that the schdule is pising u off and that u just cant take anymore of his bull**** and trust me your parents will know wat to do. and if they tried and dont know wat to do then just look for a anothe job secretly and once u found a nice job quit your uncles job that is garenteed to work