Conflicts with job/school/sports?

Question

I started working at Dunkin' Donuts this summer, and I got a lot of hours but it was ok because I didn't have any other activities that could conflict with work. However, now that school is starting, I have a lot of stuff going on, including swim team, dance, and homework (I'm in a lot of AP classes). Considering all of that, I would only be able to work about 2 days a week, and only during the afternoon. Then again, swim team ends in November, so I was thinking that I could stop working altogether and then start again when swimming is over. I'm not sure what I should do, or how I should approach my boss about it since she is very unsympathetic when it comes to getting time off. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I would ask to have your hours reduced right now until November.  If you leave now you may not be able to come back.  If they give you a hard time, then I would resign after giving notice and start looking around November.  Everyone needs help around the holidays so you should be okay finding something else.

Answer 3

'' Honesty is the Best Policy ''

I would recommend that you approach your boss immediately,( since school has started) and be upfront.

Start with letting them know...

  How you are appreciative of them for giving you the opportunity to work there...and  how much you've enjoyed your job.

<true or not true...very important to say... You never want to burn bridges.. Also concider just how much you would like for them to keep you on, or rehire during the holidays? .. or even... future recomendation for another job?>

After that ...say one of the following;  -2a or 2b-

< depending what you want for the future:>

2)  ''However, now that school has started and you realize you have new additional obligations, you will no longer be able to maintain the work schedule required for the position....''

2a) '' ....You would still like to work for them 2 days a week,< state the days you would be available to work> in the afternoons, if that was okay for them,... AND .. you would be able to increase your hours for them,  during the holidays, if they liked?... since you really enjoyed working  for them.. and you think this is a great job.  <smile and wait for their answer>''

-OR-  If you don't want to work until the holidays..

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2b)  ...You would be available again for them, during the holidays.. if that worked for them(?)", since you really enjoyed working them and you think this is a great job.  <smile and wait>

Either way you have nothing to loose,

Because with your existing work schedule and school/sports obligation, you cannot maintain the work schedule/school obligations and expect to do a good job at both.

School is most important for the future... there will always be other jobs.. if you handle this professionally and maturely (don't '' flake on them'') they will remember you kindly for the future, also it's good practice for doing the right thing.

Good Luck.. !

Answer 4

well something has to give either the number of hours or number of activities -- look you are young do the activities -- you can always make millions later in life!!

Answer 5

be open and honest about your availability and do not over promise be realistic about what you can work. hold this conversation NOW. the sooner the manager knows and can plan the more receptive  she will be to your needs and the more flexibility there will be to work with you.

if she can not work around your schedule then put in a two week notice, work out that notice doing the best job you can and then look for work when your schedule is more flexible.

it is important to take care of your schooling and your extra activities are important as well, good employers understand that and want you to succeed in all you do. the manager knows this is not your career and is probably much more aware of your needs and concerns then you realize. she will appreciate your honesty and maturity dealing with this now and it will work out for the best for both you and the employer.