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Not sure what to do. I started a new job last week. I was pretty desperate to get out of my previous job and accepted an offer quickly. I like the job and it’s only 6 minutes from my house. The problem is I have a preplanned trip out of state in June. My best friend is getting married and I’m in the wedding party. My husband and I have already paid for the trip. We will be out of town for four business days. I mention this to the hiring manager prior to being hired. I was told it shouldn’t be a problem. Then today I found out that human resources has denied my request. They are saying there is no flexibility.
At this point I’m thinking I should just keep working but look for something else. I have never worked for a company that would give me a hard time about time off several months in advance. I told him I’m fine with it being unpaid but they won’t budge. I’m not canceling the trip. I guess I could tell them if they can’t grant me the time off I will have to quit and see what they say? Has anyone else ever come into a situation like this? How did you handle it?
That is a ridiculous policy, especially since you clarified you'd take it unpaid.
I'd appeal to your manager again, he either takes it upstairs or risks losing you.
That is a ridiculous policy, especially since you clarified you'd take it unpaid.
I'd appeal to your manager again, he either takes it upstairs or risks losing you.
I did. I told her this morning that I would hate to quit the job over this. Her response was “ if you have to go - to the wedding - I understand”
She is getting married a week and a half before my time off request, and I can’t help but wonder if something changed for her and that’s why they denied it.
Can you talk to HR? Is the manager who told you it's denied the same one who told you it shouldn't be a problem?
I would definitely start looking for something else even if I liked that job.
Yes same manager. I asked her if I could speak to human resources because they are in another office and she told me that they are not willing to budge.
I did. I told her this morning that I would hate to quit the job over this. Her response was “ if you have to go - to the wedding - I understand”
She is getting married a week and a half before my time off request, and I can’t help but wonder if something changed for her and that’s why they denied it.
I think something is up, no decent business is going to have a policy that inflexible.
You handled it right, It's time to look elsewhere.
Might not work in your scenario, but I'd call in sick.
Sorry you're having to deal with this. I hope it all works out.
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