I’ve never called out until I’m super sick, and once when my boyfriend’s mom died and I’ve worked at this restaurant for 5 years. Two families own it, and one is relinquishing their ownership January 1st and the other family will have sole ownership. They’re gradually transitioning now and it’s been a NIGHTMARE. So chaotic because the family that is taking full ownership hasn’t been heavily involved for years. I was scheduled to work Halloween this evening with the family that’s staying’s son. It would have been just the two of us serving, no bartenders or bussers or hosts. He sends me a text 2 and a half hours before his shift saying he’s not coming in to “save money on payroll since it’s Halloween and we will be slow.” 10/10 he wanted to go party lol. Reached out for help but everyone else understandably had plans. I called the other owner’s daughter, told them if he wasn’t coming in, neither am I, and called off. I had their full support.
I’m now sipping whiskey watching scary movies with my boo. No regrets.