Bunni Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 How do I learn to talk to the owner of my company with confidence not nervousness? I tend to not say the correct things when taking to people in power. I want to ask for shifts that a new girl is getting but I ve been there the longest and deserve them. How do I tell him that?And convince him that I deserve them.. Especially when I dont think he really cares for any of his employee's no matter how long they have been there. Link to post Share on other sites
curiousnycgirl Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Just be direct, polite and professional. Worst thing that can happen is they say no. Although ideally you would have asked for the shift change before the new person arrived and was assigned a slot - but hey it could still work, you won't know unless you ask. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Bunni Posted March 19, 2005 Author Share Posted March 19, 2005 Originally posted by curiousnycgirl Just be direct, polite and professional. Worst thing that can happen is they say no. Although ideally you would have asked for the shift change before the new person arrived and was assigned a slot - but hey it could still work, you won't know unless you ask. Thanks curious I will try to put nerves asside and try the direct polite and professional thing. I stumble sometimes to get said what I need to say because of these nerves.. And unfortunatley they sprung this new girl on us without our imput and before giving us a chance to take the shifts she now gets.. Not fair but that seems to be their operation sad I know Link to post Share on other sites
curiousnycgirl Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Well the truth of the matter is that life, especially work life is unfair. If I were you I would just go up to my boss and say - you know I wish I'd had the chance to have this conversation earlier, but I would really like to switch my shift to XYZ. I realize you just be someone into that slot, but was hoping that it wouldn't be an issue. blah,blah, blah. Again worst case he/she says no. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
Author Bunni Posted March 20, 2005 Author Share Posted March 20, 2005 Originally posted by curiousnycgirl Well the truth of the matter is that life, especially work life is unfair. If I were you I would just go up to my boss and say - you know I wish I'd had the chance to have this conversation earlier, but I would really like to switch my shift to XYZ. I realize you just be someone into that slot, but was hoping that it wouldn't be an issue. blah,blah, blah. Again worst case he/she says no. Good luck! True enough unfair is a understatement at my job. And yes the worst thing that can happen is they say no, which I am expecting but I am still a try till I dye kinda girl Link to post Share on other sites
LucreziaBorgia Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Just put in a simple, formal written request for the slots without bringing up the other employee and basing your need to change shifts as a change in availability. There is little need to try to make your case based on 'loyalty' and 'longevity', as your supervisor will likely base his decision on the needs of the company and not the personal interests of the employees. An employer isn't likely to change his schedule based on 'wanting certain shifts and deserving them', but if it becomes a matter of availability, then that will create a need to reschedule accordingly. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Bunni Posted March 20, 2005 Author Share Posted March 20, 2005 Originally posted by LucreziaBorgia Just put in a simple, formal written request for the slots without bringing up the other employee and basing your need to change shifts as a change in availability. There is little need to try to make your case based on 'loyalty' and 'longevity', as your supervisor will likely base his decision on the needs of the company and not the personal interests of the employees. An employer isn't likely to change his schedule based on 'wanting certain shifts and deserving them', but if it becomes a matter of availability, then that will create a need to reschedule accordingly. Very excellent advice. I could see an employer thinking this way. Very impressive analagy. One question tho lucrezia, if they have her to fill it why would they give it too me instead even tho I do deserve them? Link to post Share on other sites
katie79 Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 just remember: He/she is a human being too. Just because they are in a position higher than you doesn't make them the "Great Oz" Link to post Share on other sites
Author Bunni Posted March 21, 2005 Author Share Posted March 21, 2005 Originally posted by katie79 just remember: He/she is a human being too. Just because they are in a position higher than you doesn't make them the "Great Oz" True enough. Forget that at times I guess. Link to post Share on other sites
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