I need NT advice.

respectfully go to the boss, discuss situation, be mature about it, get your days off

ask friends at work to cover if that doesnt go well

your story is serious, and with the notice you gave, you have a legit argument and should stand up for yourself
 
I don't know if you did or not, but remember to put your requests in writing and date them. I'm not sure your relationship with your bosses whether youwould share the whole situation with them or not in full detail. Your boss sucks btw.

Ultimately only you know how your bosses will respond. I would probably take the L on the write ups but that's just me....

This is a wild situation to be in however. You're probably upset that they waited so long to tell you (as you should be) but try to forgive them. It was nodoubt very hard for them to share that with you and it was better to learn from them than from someone else. Have fun getting to know your family.
 
I hope it all works out for you.

That's a big deal and you should definitely go, since you have it all planned out and everything. Who knows when you may get another chance to do it.

I agree with the suggestions in here. Ask around and see if you can get the shift covered yourself, then go back to the boss and let them know you foundsomeone and that you're taking the time off for a very personal reason.
 
Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. Let me try to answer some of your questions.

1. My other coworkers are unable to cover my shifts because they are all part-time. ((Most of the them work as Police Officers, EMS, or County dispatchers andtherefore can NOT work because they are on duty that night already with their respective services)) There is only 3 full time employees, 1 being the woman thatis being a %$@$# and the other being a guy who has already told me "hell no I'm drinking this weekend" and then me being the 3rd.

2. Dirty, yes, she's JUST letting me know
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3. I did turn in a WRITTEN, dated, signed notice. My boss has a copy, I even spoke with him while we were in certification class over this past weekend...as Isaid he said "okay" and that was it. "Okay" as in "you're working"

4. No, I've never seen my biological father and I'm honestly scared as hell that he won't WANT to see me after all these years...I dunno howI'll handle that.
 
Originally Posted by AmberElise04

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. Let me try to answer some of your questions.

1. My other coworkers are unable to cover my shifts because they are all part-time. ((Most of the them work as Police Officers, EMS, or County dispatchers and therefore can NOT work because they are on duty that night already with their respective services)) There is only 3 full time employees, 1 being the woman that is being a %$@$# and the other being a guy who has already told me "hell no I'm drinking this weekend" and then me being the 3rd.

2. Dirty, yes, she's JUST letting me know
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3. I did turn in a WRITTEN, dated, signed notice. My boss has a copy, I even spoke with him while we were in certification class over this past weekend...as I said he said "okay" and that was it. "Okay" as in "you're working"

4. No, I've never seen my biological father and I'm honestly scared as hell that he won't WANT to see me after all these years...I dunno how I'll handle that.
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UPDATE:

I just got off the phone with my boss, he's going to let me know by 8pm tonight if I'm working or not. Ya'll pray I'm off...*pout*...please
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hmm.....sounds like you need to file a union grievance then
the lady who schedules screwed you by not acting on this 3 weeks ago
 
^ Dirty, since I'm employed by the state...would that have any effect on filing a grievance?
 
Originally Posted by AmberElise04

^ Dirty, since I'm employed by the state...would that have any effect on filing a grievance?
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if anything it should HELP you I would think... your bosses all have people they have to answer to in a situation like this, so you need to findout who is above the people screwing you over and goto them. Tell them the situation and I really don't see how they WON'T give you off.


The @%*!!%*@@ who won't work because he wants to drink needs to be fired, by the way. Doesn't sound like you're the type to be asking for a lot,total $$#$ move to not cover for you over some drinking, which i'm guessing he does every night anyways.
 
Honestly, I really don't ask for a lot. I've been employed there since February, I've NEVER called in. I've worked several double shifts tocover for them when the part timers were out sick. One time I worked from Midnight to 4pm (20 hours) because my coworker had the flu and could not come in.There are SEVERAL NTers that I talk to on AIM that know that usually if I'm online--I'm at work!

As for the guy who's going out drinking--he's 58 years old, he's been there since 1992, I've covered FOUR of his shifts THIS month alone and Icame in at 1pm after JUST getting off at 8am so he could go see his grandkids who came in from Alabama. If anything, I'm more hurt that I've gone theextra mile to ensure they had someone to cover the shifts and I'm just asking for 2 days and they are saying it's damn near impossible.

I'm not the most popular NTer, but as you guys have seen I can hold my own somewhat...so why can't I just tell them to ____ off!?
 
Time to stop covering for the 58 year old dude. Smh @ him

Hope it all works out
 
You've established your personality in the work environment as someone who helps fill in missing gaps & can be relied on. You are there for your fellowemployees and your coworkers are not reciprocating. This is unfortunate.

I think you need to have a stronger demeanor in the work place. You do not need to be "mr. nice" or "mr. helpful" all the time. It is greatthat you are a responsible individual, but it sounds like you are carrying your coworker's responsibilities too much!

If these people aren't willing to help you. I wouldn't suggest extending yourself anymore than you already have.


And I can understand how you might be apprehensive about meeting your father. But it is an opportunity that so many people wish they had! So I suggest youdon't back out on this trip. You may never know what you might learn about yourself and your family. It isn't going to be easy to see him. But for thesake of personal growth, I think it is necessary.
 
^ Thanks...yeah I've been told by one of my guy coworkers to "grow some"
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. I'm not backing out of meeting him...I just hope hedoesn't back out on meeting me
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I'm going to nap now...I've been up since 4pm yesterday so I'm gonna catch some Zzz's. I'll let youguys know what he tells me at 8pm.
 
Kid what are you thinking?
Forget the job. Take the trip and go find a part of your life.
 
**Update**

I realize that what I posted earlier was 16 hours not 20, but what made it 20 hours was the fact I was supposed to get off at 4pm and instead got off at 8pm.


AS FOR THE RESULT:

I argued my point for a good 45 minutes with the overhead boss. He explained to me my points were valid and justified, but that the fact still remained we areshort staffed. He offered me double pay plus every weekend off from September on if I would work August 1 & 2. He also told that if I found someone tocover the shifts I could still be off and the rest of the deal would be honored. Yes, I got it in writing and signed. Yes, I'm going to still try to findsomeone to cover my shift.

Overall, I don't think I did too bad and I'm looking forward to WEEKENDS OFF in SEPTEMBER!!
 
Originally Posted by AmberElise04

**Update**

I realize that what I posted earlier was 16 hours not 20, but what made it 20 hours was the fact I was supposed to get off at 4pm and instead got off at 8pm.


AS FOR THE RESULT:

I argued my point for a good 45 minutes with the overhead boss. He explained to me my points were valid and justified, but that the fact still remained we are short staffed. He offered me double pay plus every weekend off from September on if I would work August 1 & 2. He also told that if I found someone to cover the shifts I could still be off and the rest of the deal would be honored. Yes, I got it in writing and signed. Yes, I'm going to still try to find someone to cover my shift.

Overall, I don't think I did too bad and I'm looking forward to WEEKENDS OFF in SEPTEMBER!!
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I think I'm mostly excited that I actually stood up for myself. Usually, I would just work the shifts and get over it. I ALMOST DID THAT TOO, but I deciedit was time.
 
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