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Manager cut my hours (self.starbucksbaristas)
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Hey everyone. I wanted to make this post because I am beyond pissed off right now. For some background, we've been having major issues with people calling off. There are a handful of people who call off about two to three times a week. I am not one of them. We've had people also leaving early from their shifts and sometimes, straight walking out without saying a word because they didn't wanna be there anymore and none of them have gotten fired yet. One shift manager walked out in the middle of her shift without any plan. Another coworker of mine walked out of this shift twice and there are no consequences for them.
Right now, I'm sort of living part time in Ohio and Michigan because I am planning on moving to Michigan and my boyfriend is here. I started driving back to Ohio today to go to work and I felt exhausted. I've had issues with falling asleep on the road and I didn't feel comfortable driving an hour and 30 minutes back. Plus, my phone was about to die and I couldn't get to work without directions. I decided it would be best to turn back around so I messaged my manager explaining I wouldn't be there for my shift that day because I wasn't feeling well and that's when he said he would cut down my hours due to missing so many shifts. I would say I call out at least once or twice a month due to mental health reasons and living part time in Michigan. I plan on transferring stores next month, but I still don't know what to do about this situation because it feels extremely unfair and sudden.
I'm not sure what to do because I don't just want to let this go. It also just feels like my manager in a way is trying to mess with me. For a short time, we an ASM and this ASM and I discussed what my hours would be and I had a good work schedule for about a month. As soon as she left, my manager cut my hours. I reached out to him and explained how many hours I wanted and ever since then, he's been making jokes about it and trying to passively attack me with his language if this makes any sense to you guys. I'm not sure what to do and I wanted your guys' advice.
Right now, I'm sort of living part time in Ohio and Michigan because I am planning on moving to Michigan and my boyfriend is here. I started driving back to Ohio today to go to work and I felt exhausted. I've had issues with falling asleep on the road and I didn't feel comfortable driving an hour and 30 minutes back. Plus, my phone was about to die and I couldn't get to work without directions. I decided it would be best to turn back around so I messaged my manager explaining I wouldn't be there for my shift that day because I wasn't feeling well and that's when he said he would cut down my hours due to missing so many shifts. I would say I call out at least once or twice a month due to mental health reasons and living part time in Michigan. I plan on transferring stores next month, but I still don't know what to do about this situation because it feels extremely unfair and sudden.
I'm not sure what to do because I don't just want to let this go. It also just feels like my manager in a way is trying to mess with me. For a short time, we an ASM and this ASM and I discussed what my hours would be and I had a good work schedule for about a month. As soon as she left, my manager cut my hours. I reached out to him and explained how many hours I wanted and ever since then, he's been making jokes about it and trying to passively attack me with his language if this makes any sense to you guys. I'm not sure what to do and I wanted your guys' advice.
HamburgIar_ 11 points 1y ago
Speaking from a manager perspective, if I had a partner that called out twice a month, I would cut your hours also. I don't cut people's hours to be a jerk, but if I can't count on you to be there for your shift, then I will schedule someone I can count on.
Although I will say if any of my baristas or shifts walked out of their shifts because they didn't want to be there anymore, they would not be back.
Although I will say if any of my baristas or shifts walked out of their shifts because they didn't want to be there anymore, they would not be back.
HippieinBlack 4 points 1y ago
And I understand that completely! I wouldn't be as upset if other people weren't facing consequences as well. It seems to me like I get the short end of the stick while everyone else gets to slide and I've felt like this for awhile now.
rio8envy7 4 points 1y ago
Does your manager know they’re just walking out? Stores really can’t afford to fire people right now and if enough people were to be fired the whole store could go under and make your schedule even harder.
Have you spoken to your SM about these mental health things? I only ask because as of recently I’ve been communicating with my current SM about some stuff going on and it’s helped tremendously. I do understand keeping things private especially when it’s a personal nature but maybe having a serious discussion with your SM may help. Now your SM sounds like an ass but from the calling out perspective I can see why they cut your hours.
When I told one of my old SMs about my at the time newly diagnosed anxiety issues she cut my hours too. Maybe your SMs is trying to make things easier because they feel it’ll help you. I would go to your DM if your SM is making you uncomfortable.
Have you spoken to your SM about these mental health things? I only ask because as of recently I’ve been communicating with my current SM about some stuff going on and it’s helped tremendously. I do understand keeping things private especially when it’s a personal nature but maybe having a serious discussion with your SM may help. Now your SM sounds like an ass but from the calling out perspective I can see why they cut your hours.
When I told one of my old SMs about my at the time newly diagnosed anxiety issues she cut my hours too. Maybe your SMs is trying to make things easier because they feel it’ll help you. I would go to your DM if your SM is making you uncomfortable.
HippieinBlack 2 points 1y ago
Yes my manager knows people are walking out. They are doing it while he is on the clock as well. I haven't spoken to my manager about my issues because he doesn't know how to communicate with us at all. It's extremely awkward for him to have a conversation with anyone. Recently, my grandmother passed away and one day before my shift, I contacted him saying I would need time off because I've had a death in the family and his response was, "we'll get it figured out, but can you come in work early today?" Like I just said I had a death in the family so no. That's just an example of how badly he communicates. However, I don't believe he's cutting my hours because he cares. He just simply isn't that kind of person. I know that I'll be ok. I have my boyfriend to support me, but it all seems very confusing. Especially because even though I call off, I am usually the first one to come in early for everyone else. If we are understaffed, people call me to come in help and I always do. There are very few people there that will take others shifts and I am one of those few people so personally, I feel like I have good work ethics..too good to be cutting my hours frankly, but he does make me uncomfortable. I'm not the only who feels this way and I've been talking with a couple of people for quite sometime about going to the DM
rio8envy7 2 points 1y ago
If it’s becoming that big of an issue I would go to your DM. You shouldn’t be feeling that way. I don’t know if it means anything but you have my support too. I get it and know what it’s like to be one of very few people who step up when needed but I’m learning I’m not picking up other people’s shit or dealing with things that are their problems not mine.
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