I work 24 hours a week ok I know its not a lot and im starting to feel guilty for it but I have four children and its what works for us. I started a job as a care worker and asked specifically for 2 night shifts, they agreed then started giving me days of 6 hour shifts which was hardwork with the kids as it meant i was in more days than i had originally wanted. I was then put on two nights as i asked and have been since but on the days im not in they ring pretty much every single day for me to cover shifts and I feel so guilty keep saying no but I dont want extra shifts, i want to stick at what i asked for, I know theyre short staffed but why dont they just take on more staff! I went in last week and they were about to ask me to cover a shift and one of the younger girls (with no kids and no ties) said dont ask her she wont do it. It just made me feel so crap but im doing what hours ive asked for and to fit in with my kids. Its got to the point I dont want to answer my phone when it rings, are they within their rights to keep ringing me? I have told them I dont want extra hours
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