All the managers and shift leads always have the holidays off. I’ve been working here for over a year. My daycare is not open and not providing child care on Christmas. My job knew my situation before hiring me a year ago as well. I do not have any family or friends etc someone who could care for my kids when daycare isn’t open. I’m a single parent doing this all on my own.
Well I texted my manager letting her know I can’t work that day cause no child care. She never responded but read the text.
Today the shift lead comes in and tells me idk if the manager has texted you about it but we need someone for breakfast shift Christmas Day. You can bring your kids in to do the shift. I work in the medical facility as a dietary aide. I will not and do not feel comfortable bring my small children around sick people and my job in general. And I start at 6 a.m. and on Christmas?? My child has bad anxiety too and can’t sit still for a 4 hour shift.
I’ve never done that in my life. I just told her I don’t think I can do that and she walked out. I have no choice.
What can I do in this situation or should I do?