Today, I requested to have the next Sunday off of my job in retail. Not only did my boss say that we're not allowed to ask for weekends off anymore, but I also have to work on another weekend that I requested off. I guess I'm not going to my sister's wedding. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my time off request was rejected, and my boss promptly took the day off himself, claiming he has people coming to work on his house. We work from home. The day in question is my 5-year wedding anniversary. FML
Today, I asked my boss if I could take a vacation day for my birthday on Monday. She called to tell me yes, and then told me I'm getting laid off. FML
Today, I got a call from my manager saying that I won't need to work this weekend. Too bad I already cancelled a family vacation because he threatened to fire me if I didn't work this weekend. FML
Today, after realizing I had 130 unused vacation hours, I requested two weeks off. My vacation time was denied, but my boss still gave me the time off. So I don't have work for 2 weeks, all unpaid. FML
Today, my boss informed me that I'll have to work all weekend to finish a project that's due on Monday. This wouldn't be so bad, except for the fact that my ex-girlfriend is getting married on Saturday, and I was supposed to be in the wedding party. FML
Today, I asked for time off from work for my wedding and honeymoon. A grand total of three days. My boss made a face like he'd sucked on rancid toes and asked me if I was stupid. Awesome. FML
Today, I asked my bosses for three weeks off in July to go on a much-needed vacation. Their response was to fire me on the spot. My bosses are my aunt and uncle. FML
Today, I asked my boss for a few days off next week, because my grandmother passed away yesterday and I'll need to travel to attend the funeral. His response: "She's dead, you're not. You want time off, then quit." FML
Today, I found out that I have to reschedule my upcoming honeymoon because my office will be understaffed that week, due to the boss going on vacation right after my wedding. Oh, yeah, and he's in my bridal party. FML
Today, my boss asked me to pick up more waitressing shifts because we are short-staffed. I already work seven days a week. FML
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Tripartita 45
If you can't go to your sister's wedding, bring your sister's wedding to you. I'm sure your boss would deliver a lovely speech. "Marriage is like working retail. You can't ask for weekends off. And if you already asked for a weekend off, you can't have it anymore."
CuriousSnail 16
Talk to higher-ups? I wouldn't just accept this as fair, try to find a solution; best of luck!
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CuriousSnail 16
Talk to higher-ups? I wouldn't just accept this as fair, try to find a solution; best of luck!
Dat_Class_Tho 26
Back when I worked in retail, November, December and the first week of January were all black out dates that you couldn't request days off. And it was official company policy, so it didn't matter if you went to a higher manager or even HR. BUT, what OP can do is find a coworker who isn't already working on that Sunday when the wedding is scheduled. If they need more hours (more income) they might be willing to take OP's shift. So long as it doesn't put the coworker over 40 hours, the managers are usually happy to make the adjustment.
usnwife 18
Yeah, but you knew that was the policy. The way it's worded makes me think OP had no idea of this and the manager just randomly decided to change his mind instead of actually having a policy... I guess it is policy OP is just oblivious to policy, but most likely OP needs to talk to a higher up and get it straitened out, Sister's wedding is important enough to work something out... but at the same time I suggest OP start asking coworkers for help!
Bearsmomma 30
If they have those rules, I expect they have full staff working all weekends-especially at holiday times. I doubt there is a trade to be made.
Tripartita 45
If you can't go to your sister's wedding, bring your sister's wedding to you. I'm sure your boss would deliver a lovely speech. "Marriage is like working retail. You can't ask for weekends off. And if you already asked for a weekend off, you can't have it anymore."
JGreene2452 0
Call in sick the day of the wedding (or before if you have to travel) and go anyway.
Tripartita 45
But I don't know what day the wedding is, #32! And even if I did call in sick, OP would still be stuck at work! We need to think of her.
_Adog2645 24
Lol, that's what you get for thread-jacking #32
SublimeChic4 15
Start looking for another job!
crash1876 4
I would ask to see where this policy is written in employee handbooks, rules, etc...
jvanevery 19
I'm sorry realistically you should know that there is no time off in retail during Christmas
k_cummins 21
I work retail and have had no trouble getting time off for finals and to visit family right between Christmas and New Years. If there's a valid reason and plenty of employees most places will work with you.
jocamo 24
I work retail and I requested off the 18th and the 24th off. I got them off.
PapiiChuloo 4
Looks like someone doesnt work in retail.
wakka9876 17
you said it yourself #45 if there are plenty of employees, if not I wouldnt even say good luck because it'd be pointless
amb27 7
Actually, I also work in retail and have the week leading up to Christmas off.
Nabexis 9
1. Should have asked waaaay longer than a week in advance, especially for something like a wedding when you have knowledge of it so far ahead. (Unless you did not know about it. Even then, it's near impossible to get time off unless you ask at least 2-3 weeks in advance in retail) 2. Go to HR if you were previously told you could take off that other weekend and say you've already got obligations on that day that you said yes to when you were told you could have it off.
domolovesyoshi 33
They did that other weekend they'd requested they asked way in advance it's the Sunday they gave short notice of
avaria 10
I think the request put in today is likely just for Sunday. OP said they found out today that another weekend that had been previously been requested had been denied. I doubt they only gave a week's notice for a wedding.
RichardPencil 32
Yes, you are going to miss your sister enter into holy matrimony. On the plus side, you get to witness thousands of people receive the blessings of peace, joy and eye-popping discounts of the holiday season.
CoconutCharlotte 0
your boss would be a great wedding gift
zack1876 7
I would call in "sick" or just not come in. Your sisters wedding is more important than a retail job.
ImpKit 7
On the other hand following your suggestion had a high probability of the OP being fired. Retaining the employment necessary to produce the income required to sustain housing and food is more important than the sister's wedding...
RichardPencil 32
Good idea, in theory. If she asked for the weekend off to go the the wedding, the boss would be very suspicious about the OP's "sickness." He might even send Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn to hunt her down!
jjandrus 4
Screw that job! The right thing would be to go to your sister's wedding. Sure you'll lose this job but it'll probably be a blessing and you will be opened up for something better to come along.