Background:
I'm a “supervisor” with a team of 5 people including me. We work 12 hour shifts, 24/7 operation. I say “supervisor” with quotes becuase, although I've been filling the role for almost a year now, It won't be official until April.
My team consists of me (30) and 4 others who age range 34-71. Two day shifters, two night shifters and one swing.
The older members, more so the 71 year old, constantly takes sick days/fmla and i end up covering her hours. For reference, 10 days in the last 6 months (and growing) with 4 late arrivals as well (1-2hours late) and thats just the 71yr.
Tonight, the 71yr is out on extended leave due to a recent injury (thursday) and another member is taking a day off for bereavement, unfortunately.
I have one member currently working day shift 12 hrs, so that leaves me and one other, who has an adult birthday party she wanted to attend to.
I am capable of working this overnight shift, but i feel exhausted myself for always covering. My thoughts, “I want a weekend too”
Am i an asshole for asking the birthday party member to cover?
Update: post is null and void, I'm covering the shift.