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Should I do something?

Simply FatedSimply Fated member
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I'm kinda upset right now and I'm probably not thinking too clearly. I would definitely appreciate some advice, even if it's to tell me to "chill out."

Last week everyone's hours got cut. Pretty severely, too. It was not pretty. Everyone was ranting and venting to each other. I decided to be active about it and I spoke to the manager in charge of scheduling about how I really would like some more hours. She thanked me for coming to her and told me that if any shifts opened up or became available, she'd let me know. She also said that she appreciated that I was willing to work more hours and she'd see what she could do in the future. Awesome, right?

Well, next week's schedule has been posted and everyone received more hours than last week.... except for me. My hours were slashed even lower.

So all these thoughts are going through my head right now... are my managers trying to tell me something? Did she do this on purpose to teach me a lesson on questioning her scheduling abilities? Do they think I can't handle more hours? I used to be held in high regard in my job, but lately it feels like I'm being frozen out. Should I take this as a sign to check the help wanted ads? Do I speak with this manager again? I'm just not sure what to do to help my situation. Any advice or a funny gif would help right now.
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Re: Should I do something?

  • tiny specktiny speck member
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    I would probably talk to the manager again, but not in a confrontational way, just to get clarity. Explain how you are genuinely confused about the new schedule because you were led to believe that you would be getting more hours after the positive-sounding chat you had earlier. I think the way she responds should give you a clearer idea of what's going on. At least I hope so!
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  • kryan32kryan32 member
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    I agree with PP, and I'd also like to add that checking the help wanted ads is never a bad idea.  You don't need to be in a vindictive frame of mind (I'll show this place - wait'll they try to get along without me) - but if you're not getting the hours you need and you don't *love* your job, there's nothing wrong with checking out what else is out there...

     

     

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  • misssunshine17misssunshine17 member
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    I would say something, but not mention that other got more hours, but say that you noticed that your hours dropped again and that you're concerned. Did they hire more summer help or something?
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  • 500days500days member
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    This happened to me when I worked in retail. I worked 30 hours or more for a couple years and then after 3 years there they started slowly cutting me back. The newer people that had been hired were taking the shifts I once had. It got down to the point where I was only being scheduled one day a week. I did the same thing as you, communicated with the scheduling manager throughout. 

    I ended up finding something else and leaving the shenanigans behind me. It was a no-brainer in my head. The company wanted to pay minimum wage, not pay double for someone else who has worked there longer. 

    Keep calm, and definitely keep communicating with your manager. If things don't change you will have to explain that it is affecting your livelihood and you may need to find employment elsewhere. I know you're pissed, but don't fret it will all work out in the end :-)
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  • wittykitty14wittykitty14 member
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    edited June 2013
    I would be frustrated too, definitely.  But I'm willing to bet this wasn't done intentionally.  I don't know where you work, but when I worked retail, the scheduling was always done by a computer.  The managers were supposed to look it over, but they rarely did.  It was super frustrating, and a lot of us got screwed over big time.  If the computer does your schedule, it sounds like management just didn't check it over.  If this manager schedules it themselves though, then I'd be a bit more concerned.  Either way it should be addressed.

    Definitely talk to your manager again, but only about your hours, not everyone elses.  Try to keep an open mind and not be in a good frame of mind when you do that.  I also would stop talking to your co-workers about it, if you haven't already.

    Good luck, let us know how it goes!  And yeah, it won't hurt to start browsing around for other jobs just in case :)

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  • Simply FatedSimply Fated member
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    Thank you for the quick replies!

    I'll try to talk to the manager again and hopefully it'll all work out.
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  • tiny specktiny speck member
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    Good luck!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    Good luck! I understand your frustration.

    I would also check to see if the store has any new policies you may not be aware of. The place I work had recently put in a new rule a few months ago that said part-timers could not work over 29 hours a week because then the company had to pay a full-time premium protection plan for that employee. The 29 hours had to be averaged over a 6 month period (So if you work 40 hours one week, they have to dramatically cut your schedule another week to even it out).

    This also lead them to decide to not hire any more full-time people. And when a full-timer quits they get replaced with two part-timers.

    It took them almost two months to tell any of the employees the new rules. We were all very upset.
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  • Blue & WhiteBlue & White member
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    I'm pretty sure the 29 hr rule is due to the affordable care act. Similar situation at my work except as part timers we were already limited to 30 hrs previously.

    To op, I would definitely start looking for other places to work on the side but definitely keep in touch with your manager. Just make sure they know you still want to work basically
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