At the risk of sounding like a whiner, i have family obligations (a 13 yr. old daughter, that i need to keep an eye on..etc.), and 6 days a week, is just TOO much.
The reason she is scheduling this way, is that others have asked for the extra time off (I haven't) and she doesn't have the staff to cover it. I haven't had a vacation in 3 yrs. (I know...cry me a river!)
I know i need to also ask for more time off (no guarantee she'd approve it.) All i'm asking is for my regular 5 days.
Also, jobs are scarce in this area, especially ones with benefits, which i have.
Any ideas? Thanks!
2007-06-09 12:42:24 · 7 answers · asked by michelleinwa 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Food Service
Broach the topic carefully, perhaps with a specific event in mind. Like- my daughter needs to go to the dentist next Tuesday. Try suggesting that you need one day in the week where you can get other things done for your family and daughter, etc, "It would be really helpful if I could know I had a day each week where I could schedule such things"- and would like to make arrangements to work your regular number of required hours in five days instead of six. It's not unreasonable.
2007-06-09 12:54:21 · answer #1 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your boss you're happy to help out due to everyone else having time off. Then explain to her you simply cannot work six days regularly because of family obligations. That is not healthy to be working six days a week all the time, even if you're scheduled at "part-time hours" each day. Even if you end up getting overtime pay, it isn't worth it for you to take blatant abuse from an employer. You deserve a vacation if it's been three years! If she's scheduling you for this many days because all your co-workers are gone, she better be working more days, too - that's what good managers do. Just like an abusive relationship, don't stay at this job if you continue to get treated this way. You'll find another job where you're respected!
2007-06-09 13:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by thebabelinkin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you have sounds like at will employment without a contract or union involved. If so, sharpen up your negotiating skills and ask for it and offer a compromise like a rotating Saturday schedule which indicates you want to do your part but spread the burden around fairly. Unlikely but, if your company has a policy manual, see what it provides and if it is being varied nudge the boss about the policy. Always offer a solution with the issue so that you do not create conflict one on one in a tight market.
2007-06-09 12:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by Joel Wadsworth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a male dominated field and company. I noticed that women were less likely to demand something they want because they are afraid of:
- getting rejected
- looking demanding to the employer
- possibility of peers/supervisor talking badly about you
You can read various pop psych other there and tell you most women want to please everyone.
If the extra tasks affect your personal life negatively, do not provide extra funds, do not develope your skills or help you get a promotion, asking for time off is not a problem.
I'm sure your employer will not mind. You do not have to justify your need for free time, just say "It's personal, I can't tell you any further." Making false excuses ("I have a doc's appointment", "my car will be in the shop"), might have a negative effect. You do not want your boss to find out you lied. It will affect your perceived reputation at work.
2007-06-09 14:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by rflatshoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Michell..
we both know.. the boss and has the option to make her own hours, and ours.
perhaps a compromise might help? It seems after 3 years they need you as much as you the steady work, With benefits, bonus!
(you didn't mention whether you were secure in your position? meaning if you firmly declined every other sat/sun shifts for the next while...or even a Fri night now and again? would your job be threatened)
Sounds like you've been more than flexible with them and deserve more time to be with your daughter and her with you. make it so.
Let them know (ask firmly) in advance when you won't be available unless emergency, all she can say is get back to work and be in tomorrow... lol
hope this helps some....hope ya get plenty of good suggestions from others
2007-06-09 13:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by newfy hank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to let your boss know how you feel! Bosses are not mind readers you know. If you have never said anything to them about working 6 day weeks, they may not know that you really don't want to. If you want vacation time-- you need to tell them, give them 2 or 3 weeks notice at least. After 3 years, you deserve a little consideration.
2007-06-15 20:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by sbyldy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try talking to your employer, then if that doesn't work check out your local labor laws most of them require that you have two consecutive days off. That 6th day you are working is overtime and he can't force you to work it. However, he's not going to like it but that's the law
2007-06-14 21:50:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋