Supermarket job offer

[caroline161]

Dd 16 has been offered job in local supermarket 3 evenings a week 5-9 including both Friday and Saturday evenings. Is it a bit unfair of them to expect her to work every Friday and Saturday evening or am I just completely out of touch? She has phoned them to chat about it but they aren't backing down. Her friend has been offered Monday Thursday Sunday. Willing to be told by the mn jury that I am too precious

rainbowunicorn I was unclear - I meant a free evening without school or work the next day. Not enough downtime imo. Recipe for stress.

I agree it would be nice for her to have either Friday or Saturday night, however, that’s the way it rolls. My advice to her would be to take the job even if she isn’t thrilled with the hours. Once she starts and does such a great job that she is essential, as of course she will, she may be able to negotiate one weekend night off. Supermarket staff turnover is fairly high in the after school age group, so likely someone’s better hours will crop up relatively quickly. Or, if it really is grim, look for another job before leaving this one.

I worked in a supermarket for 5 years between the ages of 18 and 23 and my shifts were Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 5 till midnight.
Every. Single. Week.
New jobs became available and the new people got day time shifts, no weekend shifts, earlier finishes. I asked if they could change mine several times and it never happened!
You also couldn't just book one Saturday off, you had to book the whole week off.
I didn't go to a family party or meal out for 5 years.
It sucks, but money is money.
She can always apply for an hour change a few months down the line, they might say no but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Does your DD mind working both Friday and Saturday evenings or is it just you who is bothered? If she is going out she probably wouldn't be going out till later anyway. If it does curtail her going out then she'll save money. She doesn't have school the next day. Life of positives and well done her for getting the job.

They shop obviously has shift patterns that they like people to work, her friend has been offered different shifts but she will be working more school nights. It's up to your daughter, not you, to negotiate any alteration if she wants to try.

Just a quick update....Dd has got on really well over the past 6 months and is today starting 10-6 instead of doing two evenings. They love her there so it's worked out really well. Thanks all x

Ah that's a good update OP. Glad she's happy.

That’s great, OP.

Although prepare for a flood of responses to your original question from people who don’t notice the date & don’t have the sense to RTFT....

Completely normal. It's their busiest times! Of course they want weekends.

And so it begins - RTFT!!! Excellent news and an equally excellent life lesson for your dd

Business needs.... part time retail? Expect weekends

But yes,10-6 is a good shift