Working hours

[Emlisa93]

Trigger warning Parent loss
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Hello! Just looking for some advice because I'm having a bit of a panic. I used to work as a pharmacy dispenser in a hospital but I have been struggling with anxiety since I lost my mum so I decided leaving that environment would be best for me. I was offered a job at my local Morrison’s where I worked during university and I was told it would a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 6am -12pm. My contract came through and stated that I must be fully flexible but I understood that some flexibility would be necessary. I have however been into store today and bumped into my old manager who said there has been a big restructure and now I would be starting at 4am until 9am and 5 days a week. I hadn't been told this despite emailing the HR department numerous times for an update on my hours. I have my induction next Thursday but I just don't know how to approach things now as those were the hours I thought I was getting. I'm just so stressed. I just think 4am starts would be too much with a toddler! I am just looking for advice on what to do/how to approach matters because I'm feeling really overwhelmed 😅. Thank you for reading and thank you for always being a supportive group ❤️ xxx

Hmm looks they've moved the goalposts after recruiting you. 4am-9am is practically a night shift!

I would be upfront with them right now and tell them you cannot be fully flexible (who can🤷‍♀️) and you can't do 4am starts. Be honest and tell them If they'd stated that's what the job requires then you probably wouldn't have applied in the first place. I'd walk away now and look for something with more suitable

I'm so sorry for your loss

Thank you so much for your reply! It really is practically a night shift. I would need to get up at 3am and the thought is making me so anxious with a toddler who doesn't sleep great. I think I will just have to be honest at my induction and hope they can adjust the hours. I am just gutted because I have handed my notice in at my current role and my 4 weeks notice is up on Tuesday. I have a mortgage and bills to pay I would have to find something quick. Thank you so so much for your advice xxx

Have they filled your old job yet? Could do some short term bank work there while you look for something else?

I'd ring HR at Morrisons on Monday and tell them you need to know now what the hours are as this will affect your ability to start the job. I'd probably not leave it until Thursday, as once you've started you're not in as strong a negotiating position as it's harder to walk away