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Manager wanting me to choose work over final exams... (self.starbucksbaristas)
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Hey y’all so I’m a new employee, this is my first job in the food/beverage industry. I have final exams coming up in December, and when I was hired my manager only wanted me to give my January to Feb availability. However she changed her mind and wanted me to start working asap, which I was fine with but she did not ask me my availability or allow me to submit anything. I got my schedule for the upcoming weeks and noticed she scheduled me on the days of my exams. When I approached her about this she gave me lots of attitude and told me I was “unprofessional” and that I have to work on those days. I asked her if I can accommodate for the days I have exams (not even asking for time off to study like most partners did) and she declined and said I have no choice.
I don’t understand how I am in the wrong...my final exams for uni are FAR more important than serving coffee to people. I don’t know what to do...she literally said “you can’t just say you can’t work on those days, you have to work on the days I scheduled you.”
Can someone help me out- idk what to do :(
I don’t understand how I am in the wrong...my final exams for uni are FAR more important than serving coffee to people. I don’t know what to do...she literally said “you can’t just say you can’t work on those days, you have to work on the days I scheduled you.”
Can someone help me out- idk what to do :(
marinebiostu 32 points 2y ago
It sounds like she's desperate right now and really needs people because of high turnover or her ass is on the line with your DM.
If I were you I would say that if your availability isn't going to work for this job then the job isn't going to work for you and you'll have to put in your two weeks. Chances are that she's either gonna apologize and say that she'll work with you, or she'll say that that's fine. If she says "that's fine put your two weeks in then," then I would reach out to your DM and request to transfer to another store.
Most managers are pretty understanding when it comes to time needed for school.
If I were you I would say that if your availability isn't going to work for this job then the job isn't going to work for you and you'll have to put in your two weeks. Chances are that she's either gonna apologize and say that she'll work with you, or she'll say that that's fine. If she says "that's fine put your two weeks in then," then I would reach out to your DM and request to transfer to another store.
Most managers are pretty understanding when it comes to time needed for school.
NotAPieceOfPie 24 points 2y ago
Ditto on all this. Also it sounds real “unprofessional” of your manager to not even ask for your availability.
midg-ee 19 points 2y ago
Your education a l w a y s comes first, no exceptions. And guilt tripping you is not a good way to start a professional relationship. Your sm needs to know that, and if she can’t take it you need to get outta there
[deleted] [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I have the availability for the job however my manager isn’t really cooperating with me? I will most likely see if I can transfer to another store
Thank you for the advice :)
Thank you for the advice :)
cummy_devil_doll 3 points 2y ago
Fuck that manager. Your exams are **much** more important.
jdsalingersdog 3 points 2y ago
With respect, it seems that you did not give availability or request off, ergo you were scheduled. As mentioned above, it seems that this has mixed with your manager being desperate etc., or perhaps they would be more understanding & accommodating. That said, you gotta do what you gotta do. Be clear & honest now & moving forward. Tell your manager that (/if) you will not be there x days. Seek coverage where possible. If you still have your job (& at all future jobs)-- be clear, honest & upfront about your needs to avoid being put/putting others in these situations. All the best to you with your exams & onward.
astivana 5 points 2y ago
Kinda sounds like the manager actually said they would be starting in January then changed their mind and scheduled earlier without consulting OP, actually. I wouldn’t put that on OP if their start date was understood to be in January.
[deleted] [OP] 1 points 2y ago
Yes so when i was initially hired we discussed I would be starting in January. However 3 people quit on her and she needed me right away and I agreed but she didn’t work with my availability.
SchemingPancake 2 points 2y ago
That’s def on her and not on you, tbh. And she’s the one being “unprofessional” for sure. I’m also in school, so I hard core feel you on this. Exams are WAY more important than Starbucks. I also think you should reach out to your DM and explain the whole situation to them. See if you can get coverage, but do what you need to do for you, friend. Best of luck to ya.
jdsalingersdog 3 points 2y ago
& to note-- managers should also be *clear, honest & upfront* but one can only control one's own actions & you have to advocate for yourself out there.
Dunber1234 2 points 2y ago
I’m having similar issues with my manager too. I simply asked what are the chances that I could find someone to cover my shift tomorrow, and he’s like just work your shift we don’t need anyone going overtime because you don’t want too work.
The thing is I do want to work but I’ve got exams and projects I’m behind on so like school over work. He gave me a whole hassle saying I should just work whatever I work and do my school work after ( easier said than done...) I just don’t understand the whole issue with giving away my hours to people who aren’t close to overtime and want hours.
The thing is I do want to work but I’ve got exams and projects I’m behind on so like school over work. He gave me a whole hassle saying I should just work whatever I work and do my school work after ( easier said than done...) I just don’t understand the whole issue with giving away my hours to people who aren’t close to overtime and want hours.
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