I’m very lucky to have a set schedule where I know exactly what shifts/days I work every week. No surprises and easy to plan around. But what’s up with never being able to ask for a day off? I’ve given months notice of a specific day I need (that I am willing to trade for another day so that I’m not missing any hours) and it’s like pulling teeth. A few years ago even working in retail pharmacy they gave me whatever days I wanted as long as it was a few weeks out. Now my current boss has made our schedule all the way through half of 2024 which makes it seem like I’m not able to ask for any time off unless it’s after that… they tried to make me take everyone’s holiday shifts (thanks giving, Labor Day) as compensation for giving me the day off but they said even then they weren’t sure of it. I spent $400 on festival tickets before I even started this job and I’m not missing that to go make $250 during the work day. Doesn’t even cover the money I spent. Anyways I’m just ranting because like I said I’ve never had issues getting days off but I’m fighting a war just to get one single Saturday (I will forever be the only weekend technician) so screw rotation and fairness much less one day off.