Why even have the OPTION for associates to change their availability if management will just update it to what they deem necessary? Like, just drop availibility change from the app if it's not "feasible for the store" or for the "demand of the store"? Don't dangle an unobtainable carrot, ffs.
I changed my availability weeks ago. The changes did start to drop in the upcoming schedule.
I received a slew of schedule change notifications. It was changed back to the original schedule (that I am no longer willing to work).
The system honored my request. It took a human to make the decision to not take into consideration the needs of the employee. Walmart has zero work life balance. Which has never been a surprise to me. Retail isn't really the best choice for individuals with sick family members. Or kids. Or are married. IMO, better for single people.
I had discussed my changed availability needs, in person, with management.
Come to find out, our weekday coach changed the schedules of their favorites instead.
It was my idea in the first place. I was the one who brought it up to the weekend coach that it was convenient that the strong associates are with the weekday coach??
Which, tbh, this weekend coach deserves some better people. The weekend coach struggles because they are stuck with all the weaker associates and things aren't getting done like they do during the week.
The strongest associates all have (had) off the entire weekend, including the weekday coach (they are all friends, hang out during lunch and hang out outside of work).
Recently, my mom's health has declined rapidly. She has all her appointments during the weekdays. Having Sundays off (which I never really wanted to begin with) doesn't allow me to help with transportation to these appointments.
Some of these appointments are an hour away. They are usually for late afternoon. I work the graveyard shift. Late afternoon is when I sleep. Having off during the week vs Sunday would/could significantly help my family with these appointments.
It's only me and one other family member. They are 73. They have no problem driving locally. But an hour away, in a BIG city, makes them nervous. They actually have a neighbor take them and my mom because the daughter (me) "has to work".
It's embarrassing for me (and I'm sure for them to ask a neighbor(s) to tell my only family left that: I'm sorry I can't help you but I'm sure glad a neighbor can!🙄
I could try shift swaps when an appointment for mom is scheduled. But I'm well aware that everyone on our team wants their 2 nights off in a row and are unlikely to swap. I can't blame them.
Maybe I'll just end up contacting Sedgwick to get temporary FML accommodations? Is that even...a thing?
Thank you for reading.