I work 7 on/7 off nights at a hospital pharmacy. The hospital is 28 miles from my house and located downtown Austin. I fulfill my commitment that I was hired on to do. On my off week I pick up shifts at another site that is 4 miles from my home. There is a huge shortage of pharmacy technicians and the industry in general is short staffed. I do not think I am obligated on picking up shifts during the day or evening after fulfilling my night shifts I was hired on for. I work nights downtown specifically to avoid traffic. Let’s not forget about inflation including rising fuel costs!
I was told if I didn’t like it that I should seek employment elsewhere. Well, I have 3 other positions that I can transition into full time at. The hospital closer to my home has set up a meeting to discuss the possibility of me transferring into a either a full time or PRN position with them. Also tomorrow I’ll be discussing transitioning from PRN to full time at a different hospital. I also have the option to increase my hours at Walgreens Pharmacy. I have more than enough work hours available for the taking.
I refuse to be taken advantage of. Working night shift takes a toll on your well being and I miss out on a lot of time with friends and family. I feel like my supervisor is being inconsiderate and it’s not like pharmacy technicians are lining up to fill the overwhelming number of vacant positions.
I’m also a part time student. My supervisor did not like that I declined going in earlier than my scheduled shift a few weeks ago. I had final’s scheduled that morning after my shift. Also, I have a life outside that hospital and should not be required to pick up additional shifts outside my hired obligations.
I have a coworker friend that thinks I should report my supervisor to HR. However, I don’t think the job is worth taking up anymore of my time to report him.
Any thoughts?