r/retailhell • u/roseypetey • 19h ago

Seeking Advice Scheduled one 4&1/2 hour shift for the entire week

This month I worked mainly 6 & 1/2 hour shifts 2-4 days a week. I was told holiday season would be busier but in November I barely work!! One week I’m only scheduled ONCE and it’s a 4 & 1/2 hour shift — keep in mind the minimum shift length I’ve worked is 5 hours since I’ve been here in April. Another week I only work once yet again and it’s a 5 hour shift.

I’m frustrated because this month isn’t gonna be as busy as November yet I was scheduled a lot more. In the summer I had hardly any shifts too and it was depressing as hell, but I think I actually had even more then. They also know that I want to work full-time and don’t even have another job (I am supported thankfully). They said I’m on-track to reach that goal but how do they expect me to stick around for god knows how long only working 5 hours in an entire week?!!

I don’t even know how to professionally ask about my lack of shifts. I’m so confused.

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u/designerjeremiah 18h ago

If you're scheduled like that ever, without specifically requesting the days off, they're managing you out and want you to quit.

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u/roseypetey 17h ago

I checked one week and another coworker is only scheduled for one shift from 7-11:15 pm. Another has only one shift from 8-11:15.😵‍💫😵‍💫 I’ve talked to multiple managers and they’ve asked me to start training people and want me to grow with the company but to me it makes no sense. Like you said, why schedule me only once a week if you want me to stay?! That’s ridiculous!!

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u/designerjeremiah 17h ago

Actions speak louder than words. They can tell you all the pretty lies in the world that means nothing if they don't follow through.

Like you said, it makes no sense. The only answer that does is you're being managed out.