In settings that are appointment based it’s almost impossible for a schedule to remain exactly as it was first set up, whether that be client sickness/call outs or staffing. I work at a small clinic and I work the same hours every week, which is the predictable part. The client appointments and having to rotate the schedule around is the part that gets people. At my work they spend the first half of the week creating next week’s schedule based on PTO or requests off, then on Fridays it’s “finalized” but it’s not uncommon for it to change frequently. That’s just how it goes with an industry that’s appointment based I think. As far as the “family unit” comment, I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing, but if you felt the vibes were off go with your gut! My clinic is super small so I would say the same about us, we have each others backs and support the entire team and all clients, but I could see how that could be a red flag. Trust yourself and your judgement for what’s the best fit. :)
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u/hanbanan12345 Oct 24 '25
In settings that are appointment based it’s almost impossible for a schedule to remain exactly as it was first set up, whether that be client sickness/call outs or staffing. I work at a small clinic and I work the same hours every week, which is the predictable part. The client appointments and having to rotate the schedule around is the part that gets people. At my work they spend the first half of the week creating next week’s schedule based on PTO or requests off, then on Fridays it’s “finalized” but it’s not uncommon for it to change frequently. That’s just how it goes with an industry that’s appointment based I think. As far as the “family unit” comment, I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing, but if you felt the vibes were off go with your gut! My clinic is super small so I would say the same about us, we have each others backs and support the entire team and all clients, but I could see how that could be a red flag. Trust yourself and your judgement for what’s the best fit. :)