I started a new job almost 7 weeks ago. It's with one of the UKs biggest retailers with a reputation for treating staff well.
I've behaved impeccably ( err I think! ) and always been punctual and done the job well and been keen to pitch in. I've done two lots of overtime so far when asked , to be as flexible as possible.
My issue is this ... My hours are 2-7pm Monday to Friday. These hours suit the department I believe although there are over 200 staff members in my branch alone. I like these hours but unfortunately my 7 year old doesn't.
In the past three weeks he's been very unsettled and is currently being assessed for autism / aspergers. I'm not getting home until 7.30 and he's really missing me being there after school . He's going to a family members home straight from school and he loves that and then my partner collects him at 5pm. My partner is not his dad, although their relationship is great and my son loves him and as well all live together obviously knows him well!
But it's not the same for my son as me boing there and I've noticed his behaviour deteriorating. I instinctively feel that I should be there.
So my question! Do you think AIBU to ask my manager if he could possibly consider amending my hours from 2-7 to 12-5?
I can't work out if I'm over thinking this or if it's a terrible imposition and an awful thing to ask when I've only been there a short time. I'm really stressed about my son being assessed so maybe I'm young myself in knots about something I don't need to? It's only a polite request for consideration but in my head, it seems like a massive ask!
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To ask to amend my hours? Please help!
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TheWorldAccordingToJC · 02/05/2014 11:40
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