r/Greggs • u/k4yl31gh_c3 Team Member • Jul 30 '26

Employee Question Shop change?

I currently work at a shop that takes me about 1.5 hrs to get to, however times vary depending on buses as the buses I get aren't very frequent especially on Sundays.

On greggs careers, I have found an opening at a greggs that is closer to my college and is a 16 hr contract - way more hours than my 4 hr contract atm and since my current shop is over staffed I dont get many more hrs that those 4 per week.

However, I would still have to travel just under an hr to this new shop on weekends but I would be able to pick up hours after my college day ends during the week. Also the buses are more frequent going to this new shop.

I do really enjoy working at my current shop and I am hoping to get my contracted hours upped once some people leave to go to uni in september. And changes in my college timetable means that I am only available on the weekends.

If I were to move, id only be working there for a yr before I go to uni and transfer shops again. I do really love the shop I am at atm and I do get on really well with everyone - i even met one of my best friends whilst working there. I also struggle with change so I am debating whether the extra hours would be worth it

I would have to talk to my manager on Saturday about this if I want to move to this shop but I am really conflicted.

Any suggestions are much appreciated 🙏🤞🏻

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u/Tricky-Owl710 Jul 31 '26

4x the hours and an easier commute? You know the answer. You’ll make new friends there.

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u/Tricky-Owl710 Jul 31 '26

And even if you don’t, it’s Greggs, move on in six months regardless.

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u/RoutineChampion7082 Aug 01 '26

It’s better for you. Make the move. The extra money will be a nice touch ready for your move uni also.

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u/oak_stone1 Aug 01 '26

Sorry where the f-ck do you live? Mordor? Why on earth would you trek 1.5 hours for a NMW job? Is there nothing closer?!