How do you deal with people constantly asking you to take their shifts?
Just because I’m at work all the time doesn’t mean that I don’t deserve a day off! I’ve been working 6 and some time 7 days a week since Jan to save enough money to go back to school. The other dishwashers have been calling and texting me to cover their shifts for events like mother’s day and graduations but then get angry when I say NO. I feel like my co-workers are conspiring to get me fired now. My manager is one of those people who makes a mountain out of molehill so taking this issue up with him is adding more fuel to the fire. Should I just give in and cover the shifts to restore peace or is there another option that doesn’t involve me knocking somebody out and getting fired?
You need to let the boss know what's happening, just in case lies get to him from somewhere else. Good that you're saying no, since there is a distinct possibility that your performance could begin to slip if you don't get your needed time off. Even dishwashers can get burn-out.
The answer is No, and it seems like you should seek employment elsewhere. Its not healthy to be in an antagonistic work environment.
You do not in any way need to feel obligated to cover other people's shifts. It can be done in a polite manner - something like, "I'm sorry, I won't be able too." They do not need a reason or justification from you as to why you can't. If they need the time off, they need to go to the manager well enough in advance to request time off. The situations you describe sound like that the work schedule has already been made and then at the last minute a co-worker asks you to cover their shift. It is their responsibility to arrange that with the manager ahead of time. If there's a genuine emergency situation, then use your own judgement if you want to help out.
Austin, no under no circumstances do you give in to there selfish needs. Pray for them do your shift and go home. Let Go and let God.
Austin, no under no circumstances do you give in to there selfish needs. Pray for them do your shift and go home. Let Go and let God.
Austin, no under no circumstances do you give in to there selfish needs. Pray for them do your shift and go home. Let Go and let God.
Austin, no under no circumstances do you give in to there selfish needs. Pray for them do your shift and go home. Let Go and let God.
Austin, no under no circumstances do you give in to there selfish needs. Pray for them do your shift and go home. Let Go and let God.
I block my bosses phone numbers on my days off. And say no. Both are blood sucking leaches. They're nice, but their goal is to manipulate and use . As for punching someone? I totally understand the temptation. I bought anger management CDs for the drive over and it does make a difference. Ultimately I'm looking for a different job path because I feel like a cheap hooker as far as how I'm treated at work. And the idiocy is unbearable at times, lack of respect , etc. sometimes it's good to vent. Maybe I'm lacking humility and gratitude for being employed.
Stand firm with your decision to not take on any more hours and don't respond to their text messages.