Well.. I've been working at a crisis shelter for runaway teens for 2 years. I've basically mastered my job in that time, getting promoted to shift supervisor. A few months ago they hired a new guy, took away 2 of my shifts, and gave them to him. Thus taking away my right to my medical benefits (not enough hours). Two more shifts are opening up, and they aren't sure who they will give them to.
Facts about my coworker:
-He only has an associates, and has minor training
-is a no call/ no show often, and is usually late.
And the reason why they give him shifts is because he has a six year old son that he can't financially support.
So if they take these away from me as well, should I quit? Am I overreacting?
2007-09-26 18:03:22 · 14 answers · asked by Raina 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
You need to march in to your boss and ask him to explain why your hours are being taken away even though you are better trained, more reliable and have more experience. Tell him you have bills too!
2007-09-26 18:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A few things to consider from an empathetic perspective.
First, do you *know* these are actually "facts", or are they just what you perceive to be true from a possibly jealous, objective viewpoint?
Second, assuming they are facts, well, he has a six year old son he needs to support, and he's working at a crisis shelter as opposed to somewhere that might fetch him much more money. It would be safe to say he cares a great amount about youth, and obviously about his son.
Third, for a position such as working in a youth shelter, formal training isn't necessarily the most important factor. You could have a PhD from Oxford but at the end of the day what matters most is whether or not you're able to do your job. Him having "only an associates" is irrelevant, if he's able to connect to the youth and truly help them. Obviously, formal training comes in when discussing the legality of the situation, but people skills can't be taught.
I'm not suggesting he's better at his job than you are, not by any means. However, if you're working at a youth crisis shelter, you're probably aware that you're not going to make a killing, which is why the medical benefits help, I'm sure. Now, if they start giving *him* enough hours to award him medical benefits, I'd argue that you have seniority as well as authority. If, however, they aren't, I guess you have to decide what matters more to you: helping youth in crisis situations even if it means you might have to pay for medication, etc., or having a medical plan. Of course there is a line where enough is enough and you have to stand your ground for what is unjust, but until that point, maybe you can think of it as though you passed your medical benefits over to his six year old son?
2007-09-27 01:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by grahamk8585 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
personaly I would talk to my manager about how I feel. But threaten quitting. Talk about how important benefits are for you. Definately hit bullet points on things you have accomplished while working there. Then when you feel you have tried and gotten nowhere definately put resumes in elswhere. But don't overreact and up and quit your job. You might be burning bridges that need not be lost.
2007-09-27 01:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by heather s 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Someone is envious that you know a lot and wants people that know less than they do.
Sadly it is called favoritism and your boss is an example of how managers can be unprofessional.
You are not overreacting and quit once you find a job.
2007-09-27 01:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by American Dissenter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protest in writing, stating all the details noted in your question,& send it to the Chairman of the crisis shelter commitee in a recorded delivery postal service.Always keep a copy for your own records.....I hope you are successful in achieving a just outcome for yourself....
2007-09-27 01:16:39 · answer #5 · answered by maharg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't getting medical benefits anymore then you should start looking for a new job. If you are 30 or over you definitely need medical.
2007-09-27 01:06:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds to me as though your employer is trying to save money by making everyone "part-time" and bypassing all of those pesky (and expensive) benefits.
I would look for a new opportunity and when I found it I would resign without burning any bridges.
2007-09-27 01:07:08 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel T 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should probably look for another job. I wouldn't quit until you find one, but when you do, smile, turn in your notice, and good luck at the new job.
2007-09-27 01:12:47 · answer #8 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've quit for less. However, don't quit until you have another job. The old adage, "It's easier to get a job when you have one" is true.
2007-09-27 01:09:28 · answer #9 · answered by Wile E. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This goes for everyone, unless you have your dream job, you should always be on the lookout for something better.
Also don't quit a job untilyou find a new one.
2007-09-27 01:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by franz d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋