What Should I Say?

[abbeylee90]

In my job I've put in my availability I can work Monday to Saturday but they are asking if I can work one Sunday a month which I am not to sure about. What do I say?

[Floko]

If you are not willing to work just one Sunday a month, you may find yourself being replaced , as in a previous job. Please show you are willing

[naomi24]

I thought you said the job is in a care home and they want you to work one Sunday in four? Where does a hotel come into it?

[Barsel]

Naomi, Abbey said in a hotel, you have to work every week-end.
Did you know about working 1 Sunday in 4 when you accepted the job or was it something they told you after you accepted?

[smurfchops]

You are not working in a hotel, you are working in a care home, aren’t you? Or maybe not depending on the Sunday situation. What do your parents say about your situation, Abbey, and did you meet that guy in the end? The one who wasn’t a midget??

[johnny.5]

"What Should I Say?"

YES
and any other time you need me to cover

[scorpiojo]

If you say you'll do one in four and then refuse, you'll soon be looking for another job.

[naomi24]

Barsel, that’s what I thought. So we are talking about a job in a care home that requires Abbey to work one Sunday in four. The question is does she mind working one Sunday in four?

[Barsel]

Exactly Naomi. Abbey is saying if she did work in a hotel, she would have to work every weekend, so perhaps she's thinking 1 Sunday in 4 is not so bad.
I was just wondering if they told her this before she accepted the job.

[jno]

is that an extra day, or are they offering you a day in lieu in midweek? If they're trying to get an extra day's work out of you for no extra pay or privileges, decline

[Floko]

Abbey, make sure the terms of your contract are made clear to you, i.e. do they give you a day off during the week, whenever a Sunday is worked,
or are you working Sunday in addition to the Mon.to Fri. and if so, what extra is paid .

[Floko]

oops, crossed in the post , sorry

[naomi24]

Yes, I get that Barsel.

[lankeela]

I thought the interview was for a warehouse job? The one where I said you shouldn't go in a posh frock. What happened to that one?

[Barsel]

I'm wondering now if she may have to work nights if someone calls in sick.
I think I'd rather work in a warehouse.
What happened with that one Abbey?

[Barsel]

Crossed posts Lankeela.

[naomi24]

Barsel, I doubt the cleaners in a care home work nights.

[jourdain2]

Floko 17.43 is right, Abbey. When they have explained that, you know where you are and you say 'Yes'. Then you do the job and you stick with it for at least 6 months, preferably a year, so as to get a good work record.
From what you've said about the dog-walking etc., I think that you may find that you really like working in a care home and relating to the clients and will stick to that sort of area. Good luck with it. :)

[Barsel]

Sorry Naomi, I mustn't have read it properly.
I didn't realise it was a cleaning job.
Mind you, having said that, there will always be at least one cleaner on at night because of the location of the job.

[naomi24]

As jourdain says, you might like it Abbey. I know a 21 year old who didn’t know what to do for a job. She’s now working in a care home and loves it.

[Geoffrey13]

You've got the job - congratulations Abbey. But now they've asked you if you'll work one Sunday a month although you specified you were available Monday to Saturday.
Hmmm, a bit tricky, you're fully entitled to say no under the circumstances but that will not get you off to a very good start. Since you're only "not sure" about it, how about just telling them you're more than willing to give it a try, and see how it goes.