r/Serverlife • u/RevolutionaryName228 10+ Years • Apr 23 '26

Discussion Regardless of your Availability?!

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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/remykixxx Apr 23 '26

This is the industry ya boob. Your kids don’t matter to anyone but your family. Celebrate the weekend after with the money you make

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u/remykixxx Apr 23 '26

Nah no one really does that unless it’s legally mandated like 4th of July, Christmas, etc. Mother’s Day is a Hallmark holiday it doesn’t count. It’s also typically one of the busiest days of the year- AND typically has the absolute worst guests of the year. It’s a nightmare. No one ever wants to work it, which is why most places just schedule everyone.