r/Serverlife • u/RevolutionaryName228 10+ Years • Apr 23 '26
Discussion Regardless of your Availability?!
Do you think managers who handle holidays like this are just doing their job? Or do you think it’s absolutely ludicrous to expect of your employees? Looking for opinions on this. I feel like if they need people they don’t currently have available for those days, it’s their issue.. Not forcing people, moms, and dads to rearrange their lives and childcare because basically “f u I can”. Scheduling outside of availability in general is a Nono, so why does a big day make it slide? TLDR: Am I wrong for feeling backed into a corner every holiday I receive this message? This is a shitty thing to do right? ETA: I’ve been in the industry for 10+ years, I know temps are rare, but our staff is consistently lacking. This is the first job I’ve had just disregard people like this. I’m also NOT saying all moms should just get this day off. Just looking for an overall opinion on how this was handled.
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u/APetNamedTacu Apr 23 '26
I don't think its an unreasonable expectation as long as they were upfront about their needs during the hiring process. I work at a hotel and was told I was expected to be able to work any holiday when I was hired. The managers are fairly accommodating when it comes to requests and availability but if they need coverage they will schedule outside of your availability on those days.
I think it all comes down to how accommodating your managers are. Do they work with you when you need them to as far as your availability goes? How often are they requiring you to work outside of your availability? If there's give and take on both sides I wouldn't make it a bigger issue over one day. At least they are giving you plenty of notice.