Do I have a right to be upset?

[bethin]

Yes, it's that time again.

Holiday schedules. A time that every manager dreads.

Rec'd my holiday schedule today. My contract explicitly states that I am required to work one spring/summer holiday and one fall/winter holiday. I worked New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Easter, and today (Thanksgiving). I also worked Mother's and Father's Day. Last year I worked Dec. 24 & 25, New Years Eve and Day.

I find that I am scheduled Dec. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. Then, 28, 30, 31 and Jan. 1. Dec. 22 & 23, scheduled 7a-7p. Dec. 24 & 25 scheduled 11a-11p. Dec. 26 scheduled 7a-3p.

Oh, but it gets better! Dec. 28 scheduled 11p-7a. Dec. 30 & 31 scheduled 7a-7p. Jan. 1 7a-3p. I need an ativan just thinking about going back between nights, days, and evenings.

Can you wrap your head around this schedule?? Granted, I will make alot in overtime but when am I to celebrate the holidays with my family? I'm weekend option so working so much during the week without notice is a complete surprise. Why am I working God-only-knows-how-many-hours while most of my fellow CNA's have requested off when you cannot request any time off Dec. 15 - Jan. 1?

Am I being a baby about this or would you be upset too?

[The Hated Consultant]

Just wanted to make one thing clear. If necessary, contacting a lawyer is not petty. It is protecting yourself.

I agree with Sue. You have a contract for a reason.

[CyndieRN2007]

Go in the manager and show the crazy schedule. If he or she doesnt realize right away how crazy it is, then start making a stink.

Maybe the person who did the scheduling messed up. It happens. But if not, raise hell.

[Cattitude]

Just wanted to make one thing clear. If necessary, contacting a lawyer is not petty. It is protecting yourself.

Amen to that. People only treat us how we allow them to. Do NOT let them get away with this. You have already fulfilled your obligation. Tell them you already made holiday plans as you knew your part of the deal was done, that you hadn't been expecting to work at all.

They need to do some juggling around, too bad for them.

[RunnerRN, BSN, RN]

Holy poop! I also work weekend option and agreed to pick up days during the week this summer. My boss knew to check with me before scheduling me for anything else during the week. Apply online for a new job tonight, and go in to your boss Monday am. Tell her that you're glad to help out, but unfortunately will not be doing that much helping out. This is truly a situation where they are trying to take advantage of you! If they tell you you must work that schedule "or else" then I would offer my 2 week notice and get a new job (who cares if you're graduating in a few months....you have to pay your bills like everyone else!). Keep us updated on what happens. My boss and scheduler are so great that sometimes I forget how many crazy people are in management these days :) Good luck!

[COTA_2007]

Wow! You have every right to be upset. I hope this situation works out for the best.

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

You have the right to be mad...very mad...

[suanna]

I wouldn't be too upset beacuse I would be GONE! Any facility that would do that to a nurse doesn't deserve your services. That schedule isn't tough it's nuts!

[bethin]

Went in to talk to my manager yesterday. Showed her my contract and told her what I would work. I didn't show her the contract right away but tried to reason with her first just to see how honest she is. Turns out, not so honest. She hem-hawed around and told me the floor had to be staffed and a bunch of other crap I didn't fall for. I agreed but told her it didn't have to be staffed by me only. Only when I felt she wouldn't cave did I show her the contract and reminded her that she signed it as did I so it was legally binding. Funny how people react when you scream lawyer.

So now I'm working Dec. 22, 23, 24 and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 & 2. Holidays I'm only working 8 hours, as stated in my contract and all other days working my usual 12 hours. Still more than I would like to work while school is out but I'm happier than I was. And I can find time to sleep!

[EmmaG, RN]

Good for you!

*hugs*

[DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN]

So now I'm working Dec. 22, 23, 24 and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 & 2. Holidays I'm only working 8 hours, as stated in my contract and all other days working my usual 12 hours. Still more than I would like to work while school is out but I'm happier than I was. And I can find time to sleep!

YEAH!! You Go Girl!

[leslie :-D]

you conducted yourself assertively, maturely and gracefully.

atta girl, bethy!

leslie

[COTA_2007]

:) Good job