I totally get where you're coming from—it sounds exhausting to juggle all that on your own. I used to struggle with similar issues until I found a tool that changed the game for me: Shifton. It’s a shift schedule creator https://shifton.com/shift-scheduling that automates a lot of the heavy lifting. You can set up schedules, assign shifts, and even adjust things like recurring patterns for specific employees. The best part? It notifies your team of their shifts automatically, so no one has an excuse to 'forget.' Plus, if something comes up, employees can request changes directly in the system, and you can approve them with just a click. It’s super intuitive, and it’s saved me hours every week. Honestly, it’s worth checking out if you’re ready to get rid of the scheduling headache!

Thanks so much for the recommendation! Shifton sounds exactly like what I’ve been searching for. I’ve been spending way too much time trying to get schedules right, and it’s exhausting. The fact that it automates notifications and handles swap requests sounds like a dream. I’m definitely going to check it out and see if it can save me some sanity. Really appreciate the tip!