Who is at fault here ?? advice please!

Question

ok so my name is katie and i work at a part time job. a couple of days ago i saw my friend jennifer from work and she told me how the manager was angry on sunday because me, jennifer and another girl named julia didnt show up for work. but the truth is we all took that day off but the manager messed up the schedual. whenever we want to have a day off we have to write it on a sheet and put it in the office before 2 weeks. so anyways yesterday i go into work and the manager wanted to talk to me and she said "on sunday u didnt show up for work" and i said "i took the day off remember! i asked for both satuday and sunday off" (she gave me saturday but not sunday and i wrote it both on the same sheet)

Answer 1

The head supervisor has chosen to believe your manager.  If you want to keep your job, from now on you ask for the time off.  If this is upsetting, you have no option but to quit.

Answer 2

This is what you do, tell him straight in the eye, and say "Look here bud, I sign up for this and you better know it" Then walk away.

Oh, and I think your friend is a female dog for not standing up for you.

Answer 3

You are.  You should always not only ask for the time in writing but, keep a copy of the request and follow-up with a personal conversation to make sure there are no misunderstandings.  

Second, you should never, never, never argue with your supervisor.  It is considered insubordination and is grounds for immediate dismissal.  Your name calling shows your immaturity and if I had been in her position, you would have lost your job.

It's apparent that you need to be much more professional in your work relationship.  Grow up, in today's economy there are too many people out looking for a job with a better attitude and would be grateful to work any hours.

Answer 4

Always put your requests for time off in writing.  You should have made a copy of your request for time off before you handed it it.  ALWAYS make copies.  Also, always hand it to a person, do not just lay it on their desk.

Answer 5

First of all, always keep a copy of your days off request.  That way you will have proof if there's any dispute.  

HOWEVER, if you would have been correct and would have had your written request as backup, never EVER question your boss.  Don't forget, it doesn't matter who screwed up, she got heat for having no coverage on your shift.  It rolls downhill, and you're at the bottom.

THis is how I would have handled it EVEN if I was in your position and KNEW I had requested Sat and Sun off:

When asked why I didn't show up, I would have said, that I thought I had put it on the request.  If I didn't have proof, I would have apologized, told her I was sorry for the mistake and that it would never happen again.  You must OWN the problem.  You will find that it makes life a lot easier if you behave in a more professional and mature way.  If you are demanding and unreasonable, especially with a supervisor, you will only risk your job and reputation.  If you look for another job, you NEED this person as a reference, remember that!

Answer 6

You basically made her mad with the answers you were giving her "yes i did" "that's your problem not mine" so you started an argument with your manager and you had a negative attitude towards her, so by her having a higher power the head supervisor will most likely go with her side than with yours. Also its your responsibility to know and make sure that you did get those days of before you take action in your plans. Another thing could be that they were mistaken your hours or schedule with someone else.

My recommendation to you is that next time be more accepting into what others have to say and then try to figure out the mistake between the both of you.

There is a solution to every problem and if taken care respectfully you will be the one in benefit of the situation.

Answer 7

You are. It was your responsibility to get your request in writing, have your manager sign it, and keep a signed copy for yourself. Your attitude and response to your manager are very unprofessional and totally uncalled for.

In most companies arguing with the manager is grounds for immediate termination. If I had been your supervisor you would have been fired on the spot. Jennifer and Julia would have been also if they displayed your same argumentative and insubordinate attitude.

btw..From reading your question I get the impression that you are a spoiled brat.

Answer 8

Just because you ask for a day off doesn't mean that you'll get it off. It is your responsibility to make sure you know when you are scheduled and show up for those shifts.