Do I have a right to be upset?

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Specializes in LTC Pharmacy.
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

406 Posts

Specializes in Occ health, Med/surg, ER.

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

696 Posts

Specializes in Lie detection.
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.

Specializes in Emergency Room.

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

6 Posts

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

pagandeva2000, LPN

7,984 Posts

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

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

suanna

1,549 Posts

Specializes in Post Anesthesia.

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

1,927 Posts

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

2,999 Posts

Good for you!

*hugs*

Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging 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!

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YEAH!! You Go Girl!

leslie :-D

11,191 Posts

you conducted yourself assertively, maturely and gracefully.

atta girl, bethy!

leslie

COTA_2007

6 Posts

:) Good job

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