Karn88

Favoritism is a form of not discrimination? I have asked for day shift last year. There was no job posting because it was done discreetly within the unit.

I'm a new RN mommy who is expecting to return to work from my FMLA and I need advice. I recently saw my upcoming work schedule and I noticed that another nurse with less seniority than me was changed to days.. there's 10 nurses on day shift and 8 at night on our unit-so my manager can't say there's a shortage during a time I was unavailable-our company policy also states that nurses do not lose seniority when they are on approved leave. It may be worth it to mention that I always felt the nurse that switched was always a favorite-they are always texting and praising each other on social media... Should I talk to my manager about this? Or Do I have a valid complaint to HR to ask for a transfer? I have asked about being changed to day shift even during my pregnancy and my manager simply said "I don't have enough experienced night nurses since I hired a bunch of new grads, so you can't switch"- I figured at least she knew after that conversation that I wanted To switch. I was 2nd in line in terms of seniority and the nurse before me had no interest, so I should be next (the nurse she switched was after me(. At the time, I was kind of flattered she considered me "experienced" since I have been with the company about 6 months as a new grad" However, she went on to hire 3 new grads for day shift on our unit... I felt discriminated for being pregnant and now I feel discriminated for being a new mom. I am uncomfortable talking to my manager about this. She seems to be very close to the RN she chose to switch to days instead of me. I am afraid of retaliation. I feel hopeless and am even considering leaving the company because I am so miserable on my unit. If I complain where and how do I start? Any advice is appreciated.