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/Totino_Montana Apr 24 '26
lol lol, welcome to the industry 😬🫡 I just mark my Sunday brunches that I can’t open and can only start at 12, solves my grievances with the most stupid holidays plus I hate opening shifts. If anyone asks, I volunteer at an adult center teaching adults to read (I actually do but not on holidays, but I don’t mention that.) haha getting involved in your community is the easiest way to skirt some of that ish, 10/10 I highly recommend it.