How to get more hours at work?
I currently work about 16 hours per week at a coffee shop in a part-time position. While I am grateful for the hours I have, I would like to increase my weekly hours to around 20. However, I feel hesitant to ask my employer for more hours, as I worry it might come across as rude or unnecessary. Do you have any tips, suggestions, or personal experiences on how to approach this situation?
5 Answers
Feb 13, 2025
It is not rude, it shows initiative. However, you could also tell all your co-workers that you are willing to take any of their shifts if they want to skip a shift.
Keep in mind the boss may not want you to do that, and it would be the boss’s call in the long run,
Really the best option is to talk to the boss, tell him you will take shifts at the last minute (if someone calls in sick etc), be flexible.
Another 16 hours a month would make a big difference to you. You could plan to use that for new things.
4 hours a week is not a lot to a business.
So, what I suggest is that you work both 101% really hard and also be flexible when you work.
Then you will have the power to be able to suggest that they need you — to help increase business, by making customers want to return for the good service and atmosphere, and also that you will be able to help out when it gets busy.
Then you may be on 25 hours a week before long! (too much?!)
If I were you, and I wanted to get more hours, I would go to speak to my boss. I would tell him/her that I really enjoy working for them, and would love to get a bit more time. I would ask them to keep me in mind for extra shifts that come up, or any other opportunities. Then I would thank them, and leave the office. They will remember your initiative, and hopefully, add hours to your schedule because of it!
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