Hey guys...I'm kinda scared because I got hired at a clothing retail store about a month ago...showed up to each day on time and did my work....but lately some stressful stuff has taken place (with girls--I'm 17 years old), and I guess it got to me. I was scheduled Saturday (yesterday) at 8 AM to 2 PM. I thought that I was scheduled for TODAY at 8 AM, so yesterday I didn't show up, and when I woke up today and went there, the manager was like..."Are you scheduled today?" And I was like, "Yep, 8 to 2". She then proceeds to tell me that it was yesterday and that it's OK that I didn't show up, just next time make sure to get the schedule right....but I'm still sort of scared. I'm the youngest person that works there, and I don't really need to jeopardize my position. I really don't know what the heck happened.....some words of comfort?
2007-07-29 03:27:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Jeez you really messed up. The manager is going to remember that for a pretty long time especially since you're young and a new hire. Try to be the perfect employee for the next 3 months. DO NOT miss a day of work and arrive at least 10 mins early every day.
Good luck!
2007-07-29 03:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Suzy_305 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
First off, do your best to make sure you're not late anymore. If your manager didn't fire you after your mistake then you're probably okay, you just don't want to make a habit out of being late or absent. Also, many retailers have what they call a probation period where they can fire you within the first 30-, 60- or 90-days if you're late or absent without a really good reason. But talk with your boss, let them know that there are some stressful things going on in your personal life - if you don't want to divulge details then you don't have to - and see how he or she reacts. If you're upfront and honest then more often then not they will give you some slack.
One thing to keep in mind is that a job is just a job, there are certainly things in the world and in your life that are far more important. Sure, everybody likes to have something to fill up the hours in the day, and everybody like to make money and feel like they have a purpose, but if you lose this job there will be another to fill it's place, and you can always start over fresh if you need to.
2007-07-29 10:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't stress out about it. If your manager said it was OK then you're fine. Just do as she says and be more careful with the schedule. I work at a place that gives points out if you don't show up and if I were to do what you did I would have 5 (only need 10 to get fired) so consider yourself lucky and continue to do your best.
The fact that you are a little scared speaks volumes to how seriously you take this. Your boss will appreciate that and forgive and probably forget.
2007-07-29 10:57:37 · answer #3 · answered by Wendi lu who 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With any job, you always start at the bottom and work your way to the top, sort of speak. Usually when you one is first hired, they are on a probation period. This usually lasts 60 - 90 days. During this time it is key to not be late to work or miss any days. Ever after your probationary period, it is still key to not miss any days or be late. As you excel in your job, little mistakes like these will be overlooked by upper management. Of course you do not take advantage of this, but it's good to have during times of need.
It is VERY important to separate your job life from your personal life. Everyday at 5 when I leave from work, I do not think about work until 8am the next day. Same goes when I go into work. At 8am I don't think about my personal problems until 5pm that afternoon. Work is work, and home is home. In your situation you will be fine. Just make sure it doesn't happen again. You do not want to get fired from a job, it would look bad on your resume, because future employers will ALWAYS ask about questionable gaps in employment.
2007-07-29 10:52:33 · answer #4 · answered by Windowguy19 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need words of comfort......you need someone to inject some common sense into your head. You don't miss work for 'girl stuff'......you never miss work, you only miss work when you are so sick you can't get out of bed.......I am a boss and I will fire anyone who doesn't take their job seriously, get to work late or miss work for no good reason. You were wrong. When you miss work like that without warning anyone not only do you put your boss in a difficult position but also all your co-workers who have to cover for you. You better learn right now the importance of being a good employee.
2007-07-29 10:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jane Marple 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I was 18 and living on my own I worked at PacSun at a crappy mall. (Worse job of my LIFE). I hated it a lot, and skipped out on work once or twice. But when I actually did go to work I always had the highest sales and got paid the most out of all my co-workers (Wooo, a WHOLE $6.00 an hour). Depending on where you work it's kind of hard to get fired from a job like that unless you were shoplifting or NEVER showed up for work.
2007-07-29 10:37:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mandiex 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
everything will be fine. if your boss says it's ok, then just move on. i know you may be feeling a bit disappointed with yourself, but i think almost everyone who has ever had a job has made that mistake. i know i did! next time just make a copy of your work schedule and maybe keep it on your refridgerator as a reminder....:-)
as far as your stress goes.....you really have to learn to grow a thick skin and just ignore people. haters are everywhere :-(
2007-07-29 10:34:08 · answer #7 · answered by WHOISTHEPUPPETMASTER? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it, get a large calender and post your schedule. Make a habit of looking at the calender in the morning and again at night.
If you were really needed at the store on that day, they could have called you.
2007-07-29 10:34:01 · answer #8 · answered by timer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone's played hooky from work in their time. But you have to learn to separate home life with job life. That is the key to keeping your job. Also, if you do miss ONE day, don't ever give the bosses more info than they need to know. Your home life is your business. As long as you don't bring those feelings to work.
2007-07-29 10:32:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you'll be fine. just try not to make it a habit.
they could hold a grudge if you keep it up and fire you.
forget about the other girls.
you should worry more about getting to know the people coming in and spending their money.
these girls are probably older than you and still stuck in a retail job.
the customers are not stuck
2007-07-29 10:31:09 · answer #10 · answered by Mercury 2010 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋