Would you think it was weird if your unit manager asked you if you wanted to reduced your pointage from a 0.9 FTE to a 0.75 FTE? She asked me that yesterday. She played Spin Doctor and said that it is something to consider since I have had so much stress at home. I have had to take a few FMLA days to help my husband recently, who was injured after having been T-boned while working. She did admit that it would help the unit because covering the days I have taken off has been difficult and she would be able to get approval to hire another nurse if I reduced my pointage. I told her that reducing my pointage wouold actually create more stress for me as I would be unable to pay my bills, but "thanks" for the suggestion.
Hi Snuggles--thanks for providing clarification on FMLA usage!
I certainly understand that a staffing issue is created when people call in FMLA 1 hour before a shift starts (I call in no less than 2 hrs before) but sometimes issues arise that weren't anticipated sooner. If I have to take my husband to appts, I will let my charge nurse know a week in advance if possible so that any possible staffing issues can be anticipated better. :)
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That doesn't sound like an amount of leave that should cause a need for you to change your hours.
I think your manager is probably honestly trying to improve staffing, but there should be some loyalty showed to you.
I would simply tell her "thank you very much, I so appreciate the offer. However, as this is a temporary issue I do NOT wish to give up my full time slot. Thank you again for making the offer".
That way, whether she was doing it for you or against you, you have been nothing but gracious........
That doesn't sound like an amount of leave that should cause a need for you to change your hours.
I think your manager is probably honestly trying to improve staffing, but there should be some loyalty showed to you.
I would simply tell her "thank you very much, I so appreciate the offer. However, as this is a temporary issue I do NOT wish to give up my full time slot. Thank you again for making the offer".
That way, whether she was doing it for you or against you, you have been nothing but gracious........
Thank you for posting this! What you said was almost exactly what I said to her! :)
Thank you for your sentiment on loyalty--I agree with you.
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WORD of advice.....do not share your personal struggles with them and only share them with those you can trust and make sure you tell them This is not to be discussed with anyone. They only need to know what they absolutely have to know...that is it!!! You may expect management to have some empathy for your situation...most will not..they are just trying to fill a schedule...keep their jobs going easy...make a good impression..all that stuff . I have seen so so many people burned by sharing way too much information either directly or indirectly. Also try to keep your personal medical problems close to the cuff...your goals are to keep your hours..the paychecks coming in and provide excellent patient care so there is NO reason to fire you or counsel you.
Maybe she has been asked to save money all round by reducing staff hours? She may have thought that she would ask you first because you may have wanted less hours and it would suit your family more? I know I had to do this recently and I started with the staff who I thought may want to
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Hi Snuggles--thanks for providing clarification on FMLA usage!
I certainly understand that a staffing issue is created when people call in FMLA 1 hour before a shift starts (I call in no less than 2 hrs before) but sometimes issues arise that weren't anticipated sooner. If I have to take my husband to appts, I will let my charge nurse know a week in advance if possible so that any possible staffing issues can be anticipated better. :)