Work - Serious vent

holley79 wrote: Ok as some know I work for the Sheriff’s Office. I was on midnights working 6 pm till 6 am. Before I got pregnant I was trying to get a 3pm to 3am shift because of our peak times when we are the busiest. No one that I worked with wanted the 3 to 3 shift, everyone was against it. WELL, when I was going out on maternity leave my supervisor said they were going to get a split shift started when I came back. I was very happy to hear this because it would make life a little easier for me. I emailed my supervisor today because I heard “through the grapevine” that I was being switched rotations but was still going to be 6 to 6. WTH?? Well I got an email from her today that I was going to be switched rotation but that she was giving the 3 to 3 to the two older ladies that work with me. Now all this time when I was talking about a split everyone was against it. I wanted the split shift because it would be easier for me to find a sitter from 2 pm till 4 pm instead of 5am till 620 am. NOW that has all changed. This just really ticks me off. Every time changes take place around there I’m the one that gets moved around. I have NEVER complained about this either. I always would go and cover shifts when the others would call off and never bat an eye. If someone needed a certain day off and needed someone to switch I never had a problem doing this. I know that I am the youngest but I don’t think this is fair. I’m the only one that has a child. The ladies that work with me are all older with grown children. I know I should be thankful that I have a great job and love what I do but you would think since I have always done as I have been asked and gone above and beyond I could get something in return. NOPE!!!!

Sorry about the vent. It just ticks me off.

C&K*s Mommie replied: That totally sucks! Can you approach the other ladies, and ask them if they would prefer to stick with their usual schedule, than to go to 3-3?? Then if two or the three of you get together, you can approach your supervisor with that request. Maybe they really are ticked also about going to something that they were against to begin with.

luvmykids replied: That does suck! Is there any chance the other women didn't have a choice? Can you talk to your boss directly and find out what went down? And explain why the other shift is so much better for you? Sorry they did that, good luck.

punkeemunkee'smom replied: I would say something Holley! You have a child now and I would at least bring that to their attention- You know just in case they forgot! Sometimes people don't make the connection on their own!

kimberley replied: sorry hon. maybe you can convince them to switch it. or tell her you cant start til 7am cuz no sitters are available at 5am and she led you to believe it would be afternoons. hope it works out in your favor.

Maddie&EthansMom replied: I agree you need to speak with your supervisor. They need to work with you a little. I don't think you were asking for too much. Surely they can accomodate your request. I'm really sorry. I hope it works out. :hug;

TeagansMom609 replied: I would definitly talk to your boss. Thats BS! I would be super mad!

CantWait replied: That sucks big time indeed. I would definetly speak with your boss and ask what's going on. Good Luck.

holley79 replied: Thanks everyone for the hugs. I am still very ticked off. Before I talked to my boss I had spoke with the two ladies. Afer they carefully considered the advantages to my split shift proposal they decided that they wanted it. Well guess what, seniority rules! I guess I will just have to suck it up and figure it out. I guess I need to get use to the no sleep now because when I go back to work I won't be getting any then either. I love it.

Thank you all for allowing my vent. Annika has been sleeping a lot today so I'm sure it's going to be another long night. She is asleep right now, I just got out of the shower and now I'm going to go crawl between the covers in time for her to wake up to be fed. LOL

FYI: I'll probably be back here warming this seat reading all the posts and killing time.

C&K*s Mommie replied: I would totally do what I could for you, Holley. That sounds kinda strange coming from someone you hardly know. If you can not find anyone, I would be willing to watch Annika for you guys until you got home from work.

holley79 replied:
Thank you sweetie. I really do appreciate it. We aren't going to be strangers for long. We defiantly need to get together and do lunch or just meet up.

I still have 8 weeks till I have to go back. I'm hoping that in that time frame I can either to a lateral transfer or get her to put me on 3 to 3.

gr33n3y3z replied: that stinks
I hope they can figure something for you
Keep bugging them for YOUR change

MamaJAM replied: Sorry you aren't really being treated fairly.

CosmetologyMommy replied: Do u have senority(sp?)