im a single mum of 2.7 dd. been nursing for 20 years with worlds of experience.
got approached by intensive care at my hospital for a job, i explained that i cud only do early shifts and they agreed to give me part time contract.
2 months down the line, they said to fulfill your contractual obligations u have to start doing nights. baring in mind i have no parents, the only family member i have is my sis in law. but i agreed and things worked out ok,
been through alot this year was off sick 10 weeks after being beaten up whilst my dd was in bed, thank god i held the screams in, coz she wud have seen it if ahe woke.
well now sis in law got a job doing nites, went to manager and asked if i cud have thursday nite permanently off, due to no childcare............ they said no
so for the next 8 weeks i have to find childcare, passing my daughter from pillar to post, with people she doesnt know, jus to comply with them and to keep a roof over our heads.
i wudnt mind, but im a bloody good nurse.
soz jus a bit tearful, did nites last nite and have to pik dd up soon.
well going to union tomorrow, if they want a fight they got one, im making a stand for all single mums like me..
ohhhhh jus emailed Loose Women on tv
soz to moan, im a fighter
gilly