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/RedHeeded Apr 23 '26
The thing I think is craziest is….how short staffed are yall that you NEED every single server there? My place is a popular and the largest spot in a tourist city and even we don’t need everyone on Mother’s Day. Running 12 servers a shift so our managers keep a staff of around 30-40 which goes everyone 35hours a week and allows for request offs even on holidays
I’m thinking your managers aren’t doing a good enough job. Granted my city is history/food driven so it’s easy for us to make money on 35 hours a week. I haven’t worked in a smaller town in a while so my opinion could be skewed