Work help.

[codypup]

I was going to toss this in the randoms thread but figured I'd put it out here instead.

I'm finding myself becoming more and more frustrated with work and the lack of schedule. I specifically asked my boss to contact me tonight about tomorrow and whether or not she'll need me. Of course, I haven't heard a thing. I get that part of this job is handling the ebbs and flows and last minute crap that comes up, but I can't help but feel like SO much COULD be planned ahead, and just isn't.



I also really need to start to know what kind of money I can count on per week. If they're going to keep me with only 2 guaranteed shifts, I'm not sure that I can stay here long term. We are a need-2-incomes family, and the lack of guaranteed income is difficult for us to manage.
Last week I was slated for 16 hours and ended up working 40 - but I can't count on that every week.


If and when I get called in tomorrow, I'm thinking about sitting down with my boss and expressing some of this. I've not even been there 3 months - do you think it's too soon? Should I just hang on longer?



I don't want to leave, or find another part time job. Ideally, I'd actually love to see if there's any other work I could be doing downtown in the admin part of the business. Do you think it would be inappropriate to broach that idea with my boss (and boss' boss?)


I've been told numerous times that I'm next on deck to be made full time, and that they love me, and that I'm doing great, etc etc...but they're just words with literally no movement.  I guess I feel like I'm somewhat being taken advantage of - I'm available when they need me, but they don't have to reciprocate by guaranteeing me a concrete schedule.

Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to lose this because I love it...I just don't want to be in this weird limbo for too much longer.

[sakura0019]

I agree with @thatgolfbitch about 3 months being the perfect timing.

I would highlight that you love the job and would like to stay, but that you ultimately need a bit more job security. Ask if there's a way that you can work together to find a solution that will be mutually beneficial for you and the organization.

Good luck (because conversations like that are nerve wracking!), but also remember how lucky they are to have you!!

[Deleted]

I think it's worth discussing. You've been really good about going in last minute - and considering you have W (and i'm sure your boss knows this?) that's pretty amazing.

You have a family you're supporting - that needs income, yes, but as well as a bit more consistency. You're a mom. I think this is pretty common knowledge.

You mentioned some of the scheduling you think could be planned better ahead of time/with more notice. Maybe you can offer to work with your boss on how to implement this, create a trial run etc. Show off your skills and be an asset, and help everything be more efficient! Wins for everyone!

[codypup]

Thanks guys. I actually just got a text from her confirming a time for tomorrow to come in. So...progress? I still want to talk to her about all this, but just need to get up the confidence to do so.

I appreciate all the input - you guys gave me some validation I really needed!

[djtippietoes]

I think it's totally valid to want and request more job consistency and security. And I also think that it's a great idea to talk to your boss about helping out in other areas of the business too, especially if the area that you're in isn't requiring enough of your hours.

[avswolf]

codypup what these ladies said is spot on. Whatever you do, don't be afraid to voice your thoughts. It took me five years to move up at OD simply because I didn't say anything. My boss wanted me to but thought I didn't want to. Don't be like this gal. Go for what you want.