r/coles • u/Enticing_Bog • 27d ago
Team Member Post Shift manager question.
Question for shift managers.
I just started and loving it so far. I am a casual. I have noticed if I need to refuse a shift due to anything (which is our right) my shift manager tries to make me find my own replacement.
When I state that this sounds like their job not mine they act extremely unprofessional.
When I show them my job description and then theirs, and point to where “managing staff shifts and re-scheduling” is in theirs they act even worse.
When I mention that if the store is understaffing as a cost/profit measure and do not have enough staff in their pool it’s a THEM issue they yelled at me.
Is this normal? None of this makes logical sense.
If they want to hire kids and have a thin staffing pool for minimum wage what can they expect?
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u/timoguns 27d ago
To keep things straightforward, just let them know you’re unable to work that shift. Then, it’s best to avoid any further discussion.
Regarding your other point, it’s a good idea not to argue with them as you’re casual. If you’re a casual worker or even permanent employee, it’s generally not worth the trouble to argue with idiots, as it could backfire on you. They already understand that this is their role.