I’d like to keep this as short as possible. I work retail for many years now and I hate it. I’m mid twenties and I’ve spent a lot of time letting my job(s) destroy my mental health. Recently I decided with my own well being in mind and help from my therapist that I would request specific availability. Well my ‘request’ was denied. My manager spoke to me and said that it couldn’t be accommodated and said if it was for a medical issue, I would need medical documentation and it would need to be sent to HR where they will determine whether or not they will allow it. Keep in mind that I am a part time employee. My request was: No closing shifts, No saturday shifts. I thought this was reasonable, many people have requests similar for schooling and other things that they have no issue accommodating. In the moment I was so shocked I was not even able to respond how I’d like. I have intention of continuing this conversation and explaining that it is completely bullshit and if they won’t accommodate my needs, I will leave. This is a HUGE retail clothing company, valued at about $18B, and they treat their employees like shit.