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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ChiefKoala 30
You can't quit, even if it sucks. Unless you have another job lined up, you'll have to tough them out. I was in a bit of a pickle last December, where McDonald's had the audacity to tell me i could no longer ask off for christmas (when other people could). The ONLY reason i ever ask off for Christmas is because i have family that i am only able to see once a year, which is at christmas. I told them this, since it's likely they forgot, and they basically told me tough shit. So i did what any "sensible" 20 something young adult would do, and i turned in my two weeks notice. And i will tell you looking for a job when i didn't have one was super ******* hard. i have another job now, and I've actually had a manager of another store come to me and ask if i wanted a job there. Seriously, i know it sucks, but you have to tough it out. The phrase "It's a lot harder to get a job when you don't have one than to get one when you do" is literal.
mariri9206 32
Ironically, it was easier for me to get a job when I moved across the country and was unemployed than it was when I actually had a job. lol. The saying is usually true, though, just not for me. XD
Zebediabolical 45
Considering that half of marraiges fail, you can always just go to her next one. J/K, OP. This sucks. FYL indeed. Honestly, I'd tell my boss that my sister is getting married and that I'd like the day off. If the boss won't budge, I'd be looking for a new job. And not show up on the day of the wedding.
SilentThief 9
I feel for you. I work at Verizon and this happens quite often.
Huntersmommy2197 7
if they told me i couldnt go to a family members wedding id tell them to kiss my ass! job or no job.
ThePez828 18
This is standard for retail. Usually upon being hired, they tell retail workers that they can't request any time off in the month of December.
diabolicanimud 3
I think I would go anyway if you have a job when you get back awesome if not you were still able to be a part of your siblings big day
RogenP 8
Realize the OP said they cant be off next weekend OR for the sisters wedding. Not that the wedding is next weekend.
caliguy08 17
I say go to the wedding. Family is always more important
nikkipred 5
I'd call in sick
Real4Real 11
Is it holiday black out dates because its retail?