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51-59,
anonymous
writes:I work in a hospital.Shiftwork, rotating roster, no “set” shifts.I’ve done it for years and have not much issue with it.We are allowed 4 shift requests per fortnight.We are NOT meant to request our whole roster!Still some do.. and get away with it. 3 people I work with only work AM (7am to 3.30pm) shifts On mon/tues/wed due to outside of work hobbies, one takes an excercise class mon-wed evenings.One hates working afternoons, one has gym after work. None have contracts signed for am shifts.. or medical issues as to why they may have to work them, they just “want” ams..As do many of us ! But it’s shiftwork, and if we all worked ams then there’s no one to work afternoons!The busier shift.It’s happening as the person doing the roster “likes” them betterSo unfair, if I said to roster person.. I go to gym every Tuesday after work (and I do go to gym a lot!) I’d be told I can request but have no guarantee that I’ll get it, as the roster must be fair to all and we are shiftworkers!Yet they get what they want! 95% time and then call in sick, get upset so get what they want.. or swap the shift, if they don’t get it!This means many of us cannot get am shifts those daysAnd work afternoons.. which most don’t like.I cannot say anything to boss or roster person, as I’m not a favorite, am just one of the workers, invisible.I also am quieter,older than 90% colleagues.am peaceful, do my work and value my job, don’t want to cause drama or have bosses or colleagues dislike me due to demanding certain shifts.How to deal with workplace Favouritism?Cannot do anything about these 3-4 people.None are leaving anytime soon, they have it too god!!I like my job, am not leaving!and like 2/3 colleagues, 2/3 I tolerate, don’t get on as well with and am polite and professional for work purposes We cannot get along with all coworkers!!Right??
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 March 2018): If it's just your EGO that's hurt, than deal with your ego, that's the only way to be able to do something seriously about it. I'd keep track of all the rotations (if possible) and I would seek support among other colleagues who feel the same. I wouldn't make it personal but more of a general problem. Armed with facts and support (even if it's just one person) I'd go ti the HR and start a discussion. remember that word. Not an argument, not a conflict but a discussion. You came to ask, first of all, and then depending on their answers move to the stage two. Maybe it will be resolved amicably maybe you'll need to file an official complaint. That's why FACTS and not personal impressions win every time.Most people will try and take for as long as you let them, including your parents, children, partners and friends. Do not assume that they all should act the way you do just because it's normal and fair. This attachment to our preconceived ideas is the root of the suffering we feel when faced with what we feel is unjust.
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reader, Allumeuse  +, writes (14 March 2018):
You are a grown up. Write an email. stating that the allocation of shifts doesn't seem to be allocated fairly but on habit. You cannot state that there are 'favourites' because you don't know that. Those who ask for certain shifts are likely to get them, repeatedly until those who haven't push back.
If you would like shifts to be rotated between staff then say it. If you just want those shifts yourself and a rotation is a pain because you will lose a routine then be careful what you wish for-is 'fairness' more important than routine?
If it is then go on. There are possible downsides- if childcare is an issue to some, or they've had the privilege of those shifts for a while expect deep unhappiness. You may get sold out as the architect of the change. Be prepared to defend the fact it was unfair. Fairness is a reasonable and valuable thing. But is this a hill you want to die on? Your choice?.
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