So, I've been accepted to nursing school in the fall I'm in A&P I now and will be taking A&P II and Chem this summer...fun...
Anyway, I presently work in legal marketing (talk about a switch) and I work 9:30 - 5:30 M-F. I haven't had a problem with getting to my A&P I class this semester but A&P II will be a summer course..so that means class is every day except Friday..from 5:30 until whenever. Big problem..I don't get off work until 5:30 and it will take me time to get to campus (and park).
So, I need to request my hours to change. Sounds easy enough, right? Wrong. My boss is the "motherly" type..and somewhat nosey..and she would definitely ask what is the reasoning behind the change (not that she wouldn't let me change my hours..hopefully).
Also, attorneys are NOTORIOUS for waiting until the last minute to request something from us. So, to help with that..I am the one that stays a half hour later to cover such requests (even though they are few and far between).
I don't want them to know I'm pursuing nursing because I will be quitting in June and I don't want to warn them beforehand (seriously, do employers warn employees they they are being fired or laidoff beforehand? No).
But, I need to tell them something so I can leave a half hour early for these next few weeks (from May 4 - June 22).
One suggestion I got was to tell them I'm taking a nursing assistant course so I can make more money in this economy. I think it's good..but a course that lasts almost 2 months..and is EVERY day except Friday?
i did the exact same thing .. talked to my boss and director about it so they are aware of my goals. they work with my school schedule, and even wrote me great professional recommendations..
there were people who also worked at my job who lied about being in school and when they were asked to furnish a schedule of classes to prove/show why they needed a "special" schedule, they werent able to provide one - they were fired - not for being in school, but for abusing the privelege of a special schedule when there was really no need for one, and also lying straight to managers.
Hmm..I'm glad it worked out for you guys but I still don't think it's a good idea of letting them know you're going to nursing school. If you have no other degree..and you're going to get a college education..maybe. But, I see it as telling them you are looking for another job..because you are letting them know that you will be eventually leaving. And there is always a risk in saying that to an employer.
It all depends on the situation. Because many employers, once they know you're going to school and will eventually leave, will begin treating you differently -- for instance, giving you fewer plum assignments or no long-term assignments, curtailing any investments in your training or development, seeing you as disloyal or a short-timer, and in some cases, even letting you go.
My job..I'm an at-will employee..which means I can be fired for anytime for any reason..and I can also leave at anytime..for any reason. They know I'm considering nursing school and that I'm taking a class..so that should be enough notice..they aren't stupid. They know I won't be here forever.
Unless you need something from them (tuition reimbursement..schedule change)..there is no real reason to let them know what you're doing on your own time. I'm not saying lie..just don't feel obligated to tell them. Just be prepared for "if this, then what" situations. If they don't like me being in school..then what..
there were people who also worked at my job who lied about being in school and when they were asked to furnish a schedule of classes to prove/show why they needed a "special" schedule, they werent able to provide one - they were fired - not for being in school, but for abusing the privelege of a special schedule when there was really no need for one, and also lying straight to managers.
- truth is the way to go.
That makes no sense..why lie about being IN school..and you're really not! They should have told the truth in that way..they could have said they need a schedule change for something else.
my job is very flexible but some people were taking advantage of the "system" and requesting to get off earlier or not work this day or that day.. and the excuse they used was school. but i guess it started getting too much and so the higher ups started asking for the class schedules, and well if u were telling the truth then no problem, but if not then u got caught lying to the director becaz he's the one that has to approve all the requests anyway. so imagine how dumb they felt losing their job over nothing when they couldve just worked their reg schedule...
so they started cracking down, still flexible but still have other requirements.. blah. it still works for me though sooo ::shrug::
I'm in A&P I now and will be taking A&P II and Chem this summer...fun...
MsAsia322, MSN, APN, NP
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i did the exact same thing .. talked to my boss and director about it so they are aware of my goals. they work with my school schedule, and even wrote me great professional recommendations..
there were people who also worked at my job who lied about being in school and when they were asked to furnish a schedule of classes to prove/show why they needed a "special" schedule, they werent able to provide one - they were fired - not for being in school, but for abusing the privelege of a special schedule when there was really no need for one, and also lying straight to managers.
- truth is the way to go.