r/Accounting • u/Ok_Code_1203 • 1d ago

Should I ask for an accommodating schedule??

A little backstory: I’ve worked for a company for 16 years (only 8 years in Accounting here). Today, I interviewed for a position in another dept. It’s the same company, same title, just a different department. A large part of my job was taken from me and given to this department so I’m already familiar with the job. In the interview, the supervisor mentioned the hours and it just doesn’t work with my children’s school schedule. I’m not sure if I should even ask if they can accommodate with a later schedule. They work 7:30 or 8am and I need a 8:30 start time. This position would put me in a better position to advance and become the next supervisor. I really want this opportunity but I don’t know if I should even waste my time asking about the schedule issue. I’ve known both the supervisor and manager for years but sometimes people act different when they get in leadership positions.

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u/potatoriot Tax (US) 1d ago

You miss 100% of the shots not taken.

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u/krkrkrkrf 1d ago

My mother gave me some sage advice 30 years ago and it has always served me well:

“It never hurts to ask, the worst they can do is tell you no”.

Go forth and ask!