LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[KikiDeAnime]

Odd question to ask but would anyone happen to know a few reasons someone would be dropped down to only 1 shift per week???
I've honestly been too scared to ask any of my managers when I go in to work.

 

[Sally PB]

Welcome,@rjohns39 !

 

[aart]

I've honestly been too scared to ask any of my managers when I go in to work.

How long have you worked there?
How many shift per week do you usually get?
I'd ask why.

 

[KikiDeAnime]

How long have you worked there?
How many shift per week do you usually get?
I'd ask why.

Since June 8th 2021.
Usually 3 per week.

 

[KaleIAm]

Folks, if you don't mind I'd like to join in... I believe that all people deserve respect until by action and deed they don't. I want to support you folks even though I'm an old man who may not understand. In short, you have a new ally if you'll accept him.

Welcome! I'm happy you are here!

 

[KaleIAm]

Odd question to ask but would anyone happen to know a few reasons someone would be dropped down to only 1 shift per week???
I've honestly been too scared to ask any of my managers when I go in to work.

I've worked in store management before. We reduced hours/shifts when the owner/operators told us to reduce payroll hours. Also, sometimes with the seasons the amount of hours available change. And sometimes we would severely reduce the hours of someone when their performance wasn't optimal.

I would also ask why, in a curious way. If they are reducing hours for payroll reasons you can ask if your hours are going to go up again soon. If it is something in your performance you can genuinely work hard to improve. Feedback can be really hard to hear, but can help you grow a lot.

 

[KikiDeAnime]

I've worked in store management before. We reduced hours/shifts when the owner/operators told us to reduce payroll hours. Also, sometimes with the seasons the amount of hours available change. And sometimes we would severely reduce the hours of someone when their performance wasn't optimal.

I would also ask why, in a curious way. If they are reducing hours for payroll reasons you can ask if your hours are going to go up again soon. If it is something in your performance you can genuinely work hard to improve. Feedback can be really hard to hear, but can help you grow a lot.

But both managers on duty when I'm working said that I was improving.

 

[KaleIAm]

But both managers on duty when I'm working said that I was improving.

Personally, I would still ask. I'm not saying it is a performance issue. Maybe they just don't have enough hours for everyone. But you won't know unless you ask.

 

[CSAchook]

@KikiDeAnime I agree with Kale that the best thing to do is ask (though I empathize with how difficult that can be). FWIW when I worked at a restaurant for many years, I lost hours for all sorts of reasons many of which had nothing to do with me directly

- the manager made a mistake scheduling (very common)
-I was in trouble (rare)
-it was a slow time of year and they had to cut everyone’s hours to stay profitable (also very common)
-they hired someone new
-There was a misunderstanding about my availability
-Someone more vocal had demanded additional hours

Even in the very rare, worst case scenario of a performance related issue, talking things through produced a clear way forward to getting my old schedule back. And if it was another issue, like not enough hours to go around, being vocal about my desire to work helped pave the way for getting more shifts once things picked up.

 

[KikiDeAnime]

Our ducklings are going to their new home tomorrow at noon. I'm both happy and sad.