Do you think this is the right way to do holidays at my work?

Are these rules new or have they always been in place?

If they’ve always been there, was there something stopping you from planning in advance?

It does not seem terribly fair, no. But we can’t really judge whether your work can or cannot support more people off, etc without a lot more details including figures and statistics you likely do not have access to. If you don’t like it, you’d be best either talking to the administration (but don’t expect to have anything changed really), or looking for a new job.

So… you’re a nurse? (Or is “nursey nurse” another brit-ism I’m not familiar with?)

And as a nurse, I’m guessing you work in a facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year… like a hospital, yes?

And as such, it’s probably difficult to keep up with staff turnover, training, and availability already. And, if it’s a public facility, budgets are likely tight to begin with.

So, yes, I agree your situation sucks. But then I figure it kinda goes with the territory. You get to save lives and be a positive & meaningful influence each day… but you hafta work 3rd shift on Christmas. That’s just nursing.

Did you know these rules when you took the job? Then don’t complain.

no a nursery nurse is where i look after children 5 days a week form 7.30 am until 6.00 pm. and they did not tell me these rules when i took the job. i also only have 13 days holiday. and yes these rules have always been in place

(scratches head)

So… you accepted a job without knowing exactly what the compensation and limitations are? Caveat emptor. :-\

Childcare is a tough industry to find/retain quality personnel. I can imagine the administrative difficulties they must have in balancing minimum care coverage per state regulations and resource availability.

Good luck with that!

When you interviewed for the job, if they told you, would you have NOT taken the job? If the answer is you WOULD still have taken the job, well, again, stop complaining. The moral? The next job you take, ask about their policy.

thanks mr m. this was just a question i wanted opinions on. the managers are allowed 22 holidays we only allowed 13. equality of opportunity? nah.

@eeyore200343, exactly how is that not equal opportunity? Managers have higher skill and experience qualifications that demand more compensation. That compensation might come in the form of salary, time off, retirement contributions, stock options, bonuses, whatever.

To begrudge them that and instill an artificial class conflict doesn’t serve you well. Working hard, gaining experience and education, and achieving the merit to reach manager level yourself is what you might consider striving for.

I agree. I don’t see anything wrong with managers getting a zillion holidays. What about other things the managers have to do? Are they on call? Are they salaried so they work as long as necessary to get the work done? Are the requirements for the managers job stiffer then for yours? You can’t compare apples and oranges.

BTW, be CAREFUL about asking the holiday policy if you go for another job. They may think your priorities are in the wrong place.