how do I phrase this?

[Mrs.ChuckBass]

ok so I have this new job and I really like it, its a great fit for me....but....the schedule doesn't work for my family or for me.

the schedule is 1 week 9am - 4 pm and the next week 4pm - midnight mon - fri.
and I knew there would be night shifts but didn't realize until I got the schedule that it would be for a week straight.
im a single mom and have live in child care provider ( I do not do daycares) so thats not the issue, the issue is that once school starts, every other week they literally won't be seeing me for a week straight then they are gone to their dads for the weekends.

and also I'm supposed to be finishing my bachelors and backing school in September and obviously that won't work with this schedule either.

like I said. really enjoy my work, I'm a family support worker and I'm working with (mostly women) families that have CPS involvement and have had or are at risk of having their children apprehended, and we do really good work, and its work I feel really good about.
and it also pays good and is great experience....

but this schedule isn't going to work.
I'm at the end of my first week of the night shift and I'm exhausted, my sleep schedule is completely fucked I'm not falling asleep until like 130-2am and obviously sleeping late to compensate....its just not good and not going to work long term.

right now I am full time and I feel like part time would be a better fit, but my boss gave me the evil eyes when I mentioned casually that these week long night shifts are going to take a toll on my relationship with my kids come fall.....

today I am planning on suggesting I work 2-3 day shifts followed by 2-3 night shifts per week....I don't even know if THAT will work for me in regards to the fact that I am registered or classes in September (only two, on tues and thurs mornings)

I am feeling really frustrated......any advice?

[Mrs.ChuckBass]

and yes there are people who work in this position as casual or part time, so? thats kinda what I feel like I need to be and I know they *need* people who can be FT but several people are leaving come fall and...ugh

[Deleted User 1393]

If the schedule doesn't work for you and your family you need to find a job with a schedule that does.

[Bubbs]

I would tell them that the hours don’t work
And if they can’t accommodate, look for somewhere else.
I couldn’t work that schedule as a single mom

[Mrs.ChuckBass]

I would tell them that the hours don’t work
And if they can’t accommodate, look for somewhere else.
I couldn’t work that schedule as a single mom

I am really hoping they will let me work pt or casual, because yeah it doesn't work at all, and I don't want to be a quitter but like f**k....ugh

[Ladyiq]

I wonder why they schedule that way instead of simply hiring first shift/ second shift.

[Anonymous 1]

Well you can't make them do anything but be honest and say that schedule doesn't work for you. Be ready to look for something else though. They hired you to be full time and I'm sure they could find many people who will work that shift.

[KendallsMom]

Yeah, that's crazy.

Good luck.

[Anonymous 2]

I would tell my boss that these hours won't work for me. And if he would not offer me offers that fit my needs, I'd be looking for a different job...pronto.

[Deleted User 876]

I would tell my boss that these hours won't work for me. And if he would not offer me offers that fit my needs, I'd be looking for a different job...pronto.

And be prepared for him to escort you to the door and wish you luck with your future endeavors on the spot, because that can and does happen.