I started working again since I was fresh out of college and was currently stuck at home (pandemic and hard to find a new job). I get a job finally, but I wonder if it was worth taking 12 hours again? I've already been through it after I resigned and do concern about getting covid. Three years have already passed, and i felt I could get back to work again, but I when apply for the job, I was $1000 dollars bonus. However, now I feel like it's not worth it.
I was supposed to start my shift at 7am-730pm but I had to be at work 6:30am to 7:30 pm. I felt I got yhr hang morning and lunch shift, but everyone got to leave at 2:30pm while I had to wait an 2 hours and half for dinner shift to come in. I asked my boss what I was supposed to at this time, and I was told to roll silverware and check the expiration date on food. However, i had already done this twice when the day shift was over at the station I was in. Then I was told to check other stations across from, but I shouldn't have to check other stations if I was station somewhere else( I'm the only one there and I just got done setting stuff up for next morning).
At this point I was about take third break because I was getting uncomfortable, losing balance standing to long (uncomfortable shoes that didnt lt support me) and I wouldn't stop shaking in my hands ( Note ive been having hands shaking when i was 12 and when my limit is reaching it point is where I am at the point I am at slowest). However, this didn't happen and felt like a dog .
So I asked my boss if it was too late to switch to 8 hours from 12 hours. Answer was resounding, yes to i am late indeed. At this time, the dinner crowd started, and my movement became slower than ever and ended feeling bad not being at my best with helping out. As it was almost time to go home I nearly had to stop walking mid hallway looking for employee exit I had take small break before reach the exit only think…damn they were right to look at me crazy for taking 12hr shift and I felt stupid and desperate because I needed money badly to support myself.
So I ask everyone, so guys think I should look for an 8-hour shift or should I continue asking my boss for 8 hours??? Because I think I can't take 12 hours of shift even if it's for three days( and can move fast like i want to), but right now working what seem like six due to training, but it's not a problem i think it's just me…
Opinion, feedback, and advice are greatly appreciated it and I hope everyone has a nice day beyond this recession.