On Call, PRN, As Needed, Fill In, Float-whatever they call it, this position sucks. Everyday I wake up wondering if I should go do something to enjoy summer off before school starts, with wild uncertainty. What if I leave my ringer off and they call me in? But if I leave my ringer on all night every text or call that can wait until I wake up burns loudly threw my dreams. Can I go to the county fair? Can I go home for the weekend to visit family? Can I go to Crater Lake? What if they call? What if I miss an opportunity to go in for a shift, an opportunity to make money for bills, gas, food, LIFE. But what if I miss my entire summer vacation worrying about work? They only scheduled me six shifts for August; for the
entire month of August. However they told me in the interview that with the amount of call ins/outs, that I would have the ability to work full time if I wanted. That my phone would be ringing so much the only obstacle I would have would be decided when to say, "
Please, no more". This is day five of no work-and of course yesterday when I finally gathered the courage to
go somewhere and have a
good time hiking Mary's Peak with Kyle and Nickala-THEY CALL!
"Hi Brittany, this is Abbey, just wondering if you would be available to come in today 2-10pm for us?"
"Hey Abbey, I would absolutely love to come in today however, I'm at the top of Mary's Peak right now and I won't be home until 5pm."
"Oh, I see...well have a good time."
"Thanks, are there any other shifts opening up anytime this week though? I will definitely be available!"
"Sorry, it doesn't look like it but we'll give you a call if so."
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