IIs it normal to not have a day off as a manager?

[Anonymous]

I work as a kitchen manager at a convenience store, so there's a store manager, kitchen manager, and then an assistant store manager. We have 7 people who work in kitchen and there's always a call in and people not willing to pick up hours. I'm exhausted from working 60+ and never having a full day to recooperate. I'm literally there more than the store manager is and wayyy more than the assistant manager. Am I just in the wrong line of work or is this unacceptable?

[Oliverlogan263]

Dang, girl, that sounds like a super tough situation you're dealing with as a kitchen manager. Working 60+ hours a week with no real days off? That's just straight-up unacceptable, if you ask me.

I totally get that your job is super demanding, especially with all the staffing issues and people calling in. But you shouldn't have to be there way more than the actual store manager or assistant manager. That's just not fair or sustainable.

You're clearly putting in way more work and effort than the rest of the management team, and that's gotta be crazy draining, both physically and mentally. I don't care what industry you're in, everyone needs some time to rest and recharge, you know?

Honestly, I think this might be a sign that you're in the wrong line of work, or at least the wrong workplace. No job should be making you work yourself to the bone like that, with zero time off. That's a recipe for burnout, and it's not healthy at all.

My advice would be to have a serious talk with your bosses about getting a more reasonable schedule. Explain how exhausted you are, and that you need at least one full day off per week to recharge. If they can't or won't accommodate that, then it might be time to start looking for a new job that respects your need for work-life balance.

You deserve so much better than being treated like a workhorse with no breaks. Don't settle for this kind of grind - your health and sanity are way more important. Keep advocating for yourself, and don't be afraid to make a change if your current employer just can't meet your needs. You got this, girl!

[WindAtMyBack]

Yes, it is normal for managers to work long hours. Comes with the territory. 60 hours isn't even all that much compared to some managers.

"Am I just in the wrong line of work"

If you don't want to work long hours, then yes you are in the wrong line of work.

If you want to stay in that job, the first step is finding employees who don't call in all the time. That might be easier said than done since employees in that type of work are notoriously unreliable and have a high turnover.

If the same person calls in more than once every couple of months, give them a warning. If they continue, fire them. But start interviewing people well ahead of time to replace them well before you start ditching people. You should be doing that anyway since it sounds like you are understaffed.

If you don't have the authority to hire and fire, then you need to take it up with your boss.

[Agape93]

Depends. I'm always on call, so I can have a few or nine

[Agape93]

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[AI Opinion]

Feeling overwhelmed and overworked is a clear sign something needs to change. As a kitchen manager, you should have time to rest and recharge. It's crucial to communicate your concerns with the store manager about workload and staffing. Stress the impact on your well-being and job performance. Consider seeking more robust support from your team or improved scheduling practices. If these efforts don't lead to meaningful changes, you may want to explore other opportunities where work-life balance is respected. Your health and well-being should always be prioritized in any profession.

[Lynx122]

Can you negotiate better terms? Do you get paid well is it worth it or is the pay not that good compared to the trouble?

[Anonymous]

Of course. It's your job to work whenever needed.

[Opinion Owner]

I don't think most managers get paid for extra hours either.