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too soon for time off?

The SnertThe Snert Registered User regular
edited January 2007 in Help / Advice Forum
So, I'm the type who never usually asks for time off, even if I'm sick as a dog, I'll still come into work if I know I'm needed. In anycase though, I've started a new job, which I love, I've been there for almost 3 months, but I want to take a week off for personal reasons. My question is if requesting time off this soon is unreasonable professionally?

I'm working on a project for data security in the IT dept for a large healthcare provider to provide some background. There was a lot of workload from the start, but right now the higher-ups are deciding the next phase, so there's been a lull. Thoughts?

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  • EtchEtch Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    I dunno, I'd ask for it off if you need it. The worst thing is they'll say no.

    Unless whoever you ask is a dick. In that case, I guess it's a judgement call.

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  • khainkhain Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Depends on what the personal reason is. Also do you have paid vacation or not?

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  • Captain VashCaptain Vash Registered User regular
    edited January 2007
    All I can think is that if you need the time off you should ask for it.

    I'm pretty sure they won't fire you for the asking.

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  • EggyToastEggyToast Jersey CityRegistered User regular
    edited January 2007
    Too soon depends on the job and the need. Some jobs bust your hump for asking for anything off within the first 3 months or not around major holidays. Others don't care.

    3 months is usually the "safe" guideline, but if you need time off talk to your boss. Be honest and just come out with it: "Hi boss, I know I'm coming up on my 3 month anniversary and normally I wouldn't think about taking time off so soon, but something came up and I really need to take a week off of work. I realize that we've just hit a lull so I figured this would be the best time for it."

    So, no, it's not unreasonable. There are plenty of instances where a person will start a job with the condition that they'll have to take time off, sometimes without pay, to get something done after starting a job. Take moving, for example. Generally, it's bad form to call in sick repeatedly after being hired, or giving extremely short notice for vacations w/o regard for timelines or anything else. I don't think you need to worry about either situation.

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