Hi there. I work part time across two clinics sharing with 4 other receptionists.
When I first started there (6 months ago) there were only 2 receptionist (including me) and one clinic; now we have two clinics and four receptionists.
Is it ridiculous for management to expect two months notice for time off for just one day?
I requested one Saturday off and gave them 2.5 weeks notice. I was reminded I'm supposed to give 2 months notice as per my contract but was allowed the day off. In an email sent to all of us asking about our hours (if we'd like to revise/change them) we were all reminded that we're required to give 2 months notice for leave.
I took the day off to go to a big bingo event with my nana. No information about the day/time was avaliable prior to the tickets going on sale. So there's no way I could have given two months notice as they weren't being sold two months in advance.
I'm expected to miss out on events/moments with my family because of this…? For a part time job?!
Their response really grinded my gears. The practise manager really isn't a team player. I remember asking her to not share information I deemed personal (as to why I called in sick one day) to other staff members. She told me she wasn't going to lie. I said no one said anything about lying, I'm asking you to keep things to yourself and instead say “X is having a personal day off” She then said she had to “get permission” from the boss for this LOL.
No interpersonal skills on this woman.
But anyway, two months notice for a single day off? Surely this is absurd? Give me perspective.