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Unhappyinmyjob · 24/08/2011 16:55

Hi! Am looking for some advice, i work as a nurse in a hospital and i normally work 2 nights a week but recently i have been given day shifts which i am really really struggling with to get help with my twins-15 months. My dp also works different hours during the day so not muchto go with there.

My mother and mil have offered to help out but they both work during the day. I used to be fine working the occasional week of days as my sister used to look after them for me but now she is pregnant obv i cant expect her to help anymore:(

I cant afford to pay for childcare as it would mean i will be working full time to pay for it and have v little left over, as i have debt that im slowly getting the better of! Any suggestions would be much appreciated!!

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Angel786 · 24/08/2011 17:01

Simple and obvious but have you spoken to your manager about how the change in shifts affects you?

Unhappyinmyjob · 24/08/2011 17:36

hi thanks for replying:) Well they are aware of my difficulties but i suppose i will have to speak to them again. The problem is i think they expect all staff to work a mix of days and nights but its getting impossible to work this out. im beginning to think i should join an agency so i can specify what shifts i can work!!

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whostolemyname · 24/08/2011 20:42

Have you put in a formal flexible working request?

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