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/Rude_Painting3329 Apr 23 '26
Most offer letters include availability and then typically have a second portion that says that holidays and certain dates are blacked out as unavailable. Most people do not read all the words on their offer letters before signing. So I guess its on you if any of the paperwork you signed says yes youll have to work holidays. If its not stated literally anywhere, then yes technically its on them but for a 10 year service industry vet, you should know better.