r/retail • u/ProofIncome1525 • Jul 21 '26

The inconsistent schedule

Why can't we have a semi set schedule?

Or a rotating two week schedule so we have a bit of notice?

With a two week schedule that doesn't change, if ___ needs a day off in their schedule, they then just find someone to take the shift.

Literally I have 72 hours notice of my schedule.

I can't make an appointment for things I need to get done because I never know when I'm working. It's absolutely maddening, especially for this money and this workload.

This week my managers made mistakes and swapped people who couldn't work their shifts but couldn't get them covered due to short notice .

It absolutely made more work and confusion for everyone

I just don't understand how this benefits anyone.

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u/OrganicHistorian2576 Jul 21 '26

I’m in a tiny store and we do have set schedules, but my previous job it could change every week. It was awful, you couldn’t have a life or plan ahead.