Schedules, Shifts & Availability

Listen to shift and schedule conversations

Hear short workplace dialogues, then replay them at your pace.

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Retail worker

What time do I start today?

Supervisor

You start at ten and finish at six.

Coworker

Is the weekly schedule posted yet?

Manager

Yes, it is on the staff board by the office.

Server

When does my break start?

Shift lead

You can take it after the lunch rush.

You

I’m available after 3 p.m. on Friday.

Scheduler

Thanks. I’ll note that for next week.

You

I can’t work on Thursday evening.

Supervisor

Okay. Please add that to your availability.

You

Could I switch shifts with you on Saturday?

Coworker

I can, if you take my Tuesday shift.

Coworker

Can you cover my shift tomorrow?

You

I’m sorry, I’m not available tomorrow.

You

I may be about ten minutes late because of traffic.

Manager

Thanks for letting me know. Travel safely.

You

Just to confirm, I’m working Saturday morning.

Supervisor

That’s right. Your shift is eight to noon.

You

Has the schedule changed since yesterday?

Coworker

Yes, check the updated copy in the break room.

Manager

Do you need me to stay later?

Supervisor

If you can stay until five, that would help.

Supervisor

There may be extra hours this weekend. Are you interested?

You

Yes, please let me know what times are available.

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