What should I do about this restaurant job?

Question

I got hired as a prep cook for a job that goes 6 days a week Mon - Sun and goes from 7 a.m. till noon or later everyday.  I would have to get up at 5 everyday.  The thought of getting up so early 6 days a week is not making me happy.  Added to that I have some housecleaning customers I do privately and with no week days off I would have to discontinue them and lose over $200 a week.  

Would it be really unthinkable and wrong to call the guy at the restaurant tomorrow and ask if possibly I could work like 3 days instead of 6?  Would that seem really trashy and low?  Would it be a huge turn off?  Would he withdraw the offer?  What do you think?

wishnuwelltoo · Accepted Answer

Call.....the worse he could do is say no. He may let you work that way until he can hire someone who needs those hours. I would love a job like that with steady hours.....but I am.a morning person.

Steve D · Answer

since he obviously needs someone six days a week, he will probably withdraw the offer and give it to the next person he interviewed.  What you could do is start work 6 days a week and ask the owner if he could find a second prep cook to work part time so you can cut your days back to 3 - this gives him a chance to make proper arrangements, limits your time working 6 days and keeps the job.

Master of your head · Answer

you tell your boss you waont to work 3 days.someone would be glad to take your hours.they dont care about how many days you want to work.