I've been in the same department at work for almost 7 yrs. There is my manager, myself and 3 other girls. Besides my manager, I am the top seller by far and have receive many compliments regarding my customer service. I do love my job.

During the 7 yrs, I have never logged in late, never called in sick with the exception of when I was critically ill and needed a blood transfusion and I took a medical week off. I will take people's shift if they are sick or I have come back from holiday to work.

I want to have a more stable schedule. My teenagers are angry I'm always working. I've worked every Friday night for the last 2 yrs. I'm sick of it!! I get stuck working holidays and almost every weekend.

I just feel that at this point I deserve some sort of benefit. Or maybe I don't. Everyone tells me my manager should give me the hours I want. I just feel there is no difference between me and the part time girl that's been in the department for 3 mths.

I'm spineless to talk to my manager. She has been very irritated and critical of everyone for the past year that I don't dare ask her anything.