My manager called me earlier because someone called in today. We already had one quit and another putting in their two week's notice. She's the one who called in so I wouldn't be shocked if she doesn't come back anymore. So basically there's like no one to ever call.
Normally, I really like having extra money and I stay over, whatever when someone asks me to. But today, I just kind of wanted a day off. So I told her no. She said I could say no and she wasn't going to be mad at me either way.
Sometimes you just have to say no. I hear you on feeling bad, Im the same way, but I won't run myself ragged. One way to avoid the problem is don't pick up when work calls. Not your fault.
But basically the way I'm looking at it now is not "ooh extra cash!", it's more like "ugh, this hellhole again?" So more likely than not these days it's a no. Aww, you don't have a second closer? That's why you plan ahead. Sorry, but I'm spending my day off with my family.
Do I feel guilty? Yes, to some degree. But this place will eat your soul alive with no remorse. It's karma for them not scheduling enough hours to plan accordingly in case of call-outs (or quitters).
-- Edited by thestruggleisreal on Wednesday 11th of March 2015 02:57:44 PM
But basically the way I'm looking at it now is not "ooh extra cash!", it's more like "ugh, this hellhole again?" So more likely than not these days it's a no. Aww, you don't have a second closer? That's why you plan ahead. Sorry, but I'm spending my day off with my family.
Do I feel guilty? Yes, to some degree. But this place will eat your soul alive with no remorse. It's karma for them not scheduling enough hours to plan accordingly in case of call-outs (or quitters).
-- Edited by thestruggleisreal on Wednesday 11th of March 2015 02:57:44 PM
This seems rational, though I often say yes because I know that if I go in the next day that same stuff will be sitting there. May as well get more money out of the task.
I work in the deli and bakery. I used to come in whenever they asked me to but one time we had several call-ins due to bad weather and they asked me to come in. So I did. Naturally we were short handed. The co-manager came in the next day and got mad because things weren't done and the tables were wiped out. After that I said I wasn't going to do Kroger anymore favors.
Dunno, I've never said no if I feel it can be justified. I've been asked to come in when I know I'm not really needed, and I won't. But if they need the help, I go in. I guess I like money too much.
I don't feel guilty. One time they browbeat me into coming in on my day off. Were they appreciative? No. I got talked down to and snipped at for something petty. After that, never again. They need help? Maybe they should consider showing a little gratitude to the next person they sucker into coming in.
But basically the way I'm looking at it now is not "ooh extra cash!", it's more like "ugh, this hellhole again?" So more likely than not these days it's a no. Aww, you don't have a second closer? That's why you plan ahead. Sorry, but I'm spending my day off with my family.
Do I feel guilty? Yes, to some degree. But this place will eat your soul alive with no remorse. It's karma for them not scheduling enough hours to plan accordingly in case of call-outs (or quitters).
-- Edited by thestruggleisreal on Wednesday 11th of March 2015 02:57:44 PM
This seems rational, though I often say yes because I know that if I go in the next day that same stuff will be sitting there. May as well get more money out of the task.
Don't get me wrong, I'll still say yes if I'm covering someone who I know would do the same should I need it (have only needed it once thus far). But there is a repeat offending call-off and I just ain't having it with em. Especially since the heifer tried to throw me under the proverbial bus multiple times.
But basically the way I'm looking at it now is not "ooh extra cash!", it's more like "ugh, this hellhole again?" So more likely than not these days it's a no. Aww, you don't have a second closer? That's why you plan ahead. Sorry, but I'm spending my day off with my family.
Do I feel guilty? Yes, to some degree. But this place will eat your soul alive with no remorse. It's karma for them not scheduling enough hours to plan accordingly in case of call-outs (or quitters).
-- Edited by thestruggleisreal on Wednesday 11th of March 2015 02:57:44 PM
This seems rational, though I often say yes because I know that if I go in the next day that same stuff will be sitting there. May as well get more money out of the task.
Don't get me wrong, I'll still say yes if I'm covering someone who I know would do the same should I need it (have only needed it once thus far). But there is a repeat offending call-off and I just ain't having it with em. Especially since the heifer tried to throw me under the proverbial bus multiple times.
Well yea. If some supervisor treats you like dirt and expects you to always come in on your off day, I'd say no until they started treating me better.
It depends. I have a hard time saying no to my coworkers (for example if I'm CSR and they want to leave early because they're under the weather), because they have done me so many favors out of the goodness of their hearts, and we work together very well as a team. For Kroger? Screw them, they'd pay me peanuts if it was legal, and are an amoral soulless machine like any other large public corporation. So I feel quite guilty about calling out because it means my coworkers have to work twice as hard, but I don't feel guilty about not taking extra shifts, that's Kroger's own fault for giving us hours for a skeleton crew.
My manager called me earlier because someone called in today. We already had one quit and another putting in their two week's notice. She's the one who called in so I wouldn't be shocked if she doesn't come back anymore. So basically there's like no one to ever call.
Normally, I really like having extra money and I stay over, whatever when someone asks me to. But today, I just kind of wanted a day off. So I told her no. She said I could say no and she wasn't going to be mad at me either way.
Then why do I feel guilty about it?
It was my birthday Wednesday. I switched shifts with someone's Saturday so I wouldn't have to work it. Yep, my a$$hole FEM put me four hours on my birthday.
So, anyway, this meant Tuesday - Friday was just 'me' time. Personal stuff I need to do around the house, some time on one day and another to celebrate my birthday this week, etc.
Anyway...point is, on Tuesday they called me about 1 p.m. for gobacks.
As I would only have about 16 hours this week, and this is still my primary source of income (Home Depot is finally getting off their asses and letting me know the latest, which is that I should officially undergo orientation soon...) I said 'yes'.
I so wanted to call them back and tell them 'no'.
But five additional hours was five additional hours and it will make around a $25 difference on the paycheck next week.
I look forward to the day I tell this company to go to hell.
I plan to have a drink that same night.
Other than that I have told them 'no' only twice before and both times I wasn't lying, I really did have plans prepared in advance or was too busy with my personal life at the time to say 'yes' to their requests.
Hey we all hate to do it, but sometimes we just do, even if the excuse is just to sit down and relax all day. Of course I always have valid excuses. I'll usually stay after but I look forward to my days off to even care what they think when I say no. Not like it's a salary. If Kroger wants more commited employees they have to pay more.
Not anymore. I used to, but now I don't care. Getting yelled at anytime I have to call in (which I've done 4 times in 3 years) and holding up a department by myself without thanks or appreciation isn't worth it anymore.
Really depends on the situation. If I've called off recently, I'll probably go in. If the person asking me is someone that is friendly and respectful with me and they actually need me, I'll go in. If I don't really like the person who is calling me or if they don't need me that bad, I'll say no.
I used to have a hard time saying no. I've learned, from personal experience, that saying yes all the time leads them to asking you all the time. Now, I never say yes unless I really really need it. I've also learned to never answer my phone on my day off if they call. It's not your fault that they don't schedule enough help. Them not having enough help is their problem.
I used to have a hard time saying no. I've learned, from personal experience, that saying yes all the time leads them to asking you all the time. Now, I never say yes unless I really really need it. I've also learned to never answer my phone on my day off if they call. It's not your fault that they don't schedule enough help. Them not having enough help is their problem.
My point exactly. Especially as of late. If you wanted me there in the first place, ya should've scheduled me. Oh, what's that? Someone called in? Well I have a mysterious cough *cough cough*, so it wouldn't be safe for me to come in anyways. Good luck!
