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When I got my offer from my current company I had a trip that had been planned a year prior that was to take place just after my 90-day probationary period was over, but before any PTO had been earned.
When I received the offer I told them immediately that the only caveat was that I already had a trip planned that could not be refunded, and so I would still like to take the trip, which was scheduled before I had even applied to the position.
They said that was no problem, but a portion of the trip would be unpaid since I would only have 1-2 days of PTO saved by that time. I asked that the vacation approval be written into my official offer letter, to which they agreed.
And I'd consider it a fortunate escape if a company retracted an offer because I had an already planned vacation and a life outside of work. I consider flexibility and an employer who supports a work/life balance essential and would not want to work someplace that didn't respect that.
My direct manager and I discuss time off and try to make sure we don't overlap much as we cover for each other as needed. But other than that, my schedule is within my control, even on a daily level, I can come and go as I need when I have other calls on my time, as a mom and as the daughter of an elderly parent.
I work in niche area with decent amount of competition. I know that when a new hire starts there is a testing or observation phase that managers use to evaluate things. Usually I don't want to come out asking for certain favors or demands during that period. Once I am well settled and have proven myself, I have worked months not even showing up in office and working remote. So it all depends on your situation.
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