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re: How does your work handle vacation requests?
Posted on 2/22/23 at 5:58 pm to DiamondDog
Posted on 2/22/23 at 5:58 pm to DiamondDog
I take off when I need to take off. If it’s going to be longer then a week, I coordinate with my boss and other providers in my cohort to meet with my clients if needed during that time. My time off is unpaid but I make enough to put back to cover any time lost from taking off without issue.
My previous job (in education) there was a ton of restrictive bullshite about when/where you could take days. And you were shamed for taking those days.
You should have enough employees to cover appropriately though. There’s nothing worse than a boss who thinks they a) shouldn’t ever have to cover anything and b) never employs enough people to actually cover when folks need to take off.
My previous job (in education) there was a ton of restrictive bullshite about when/where you could take days. And you were shamed for taking those days.
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Typically, I never put any limits on vacation requests as long as you can ensure adequate coverage and your work is up to date.
You should have enough employees to cover appropriately though. There’s nothing worse than a boss who thinks they a) shouldn’t ever have to cover anything and b) never employs enough people to actually cover when folks need to take off.
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Posted on 2/22/23 at 5:58 pm to DiamondDog
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government
Like it mattered if anyone was there to begin with.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 5:59 pm to DiamondDog
This is how you lose secretaries.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:00 pm to BeerMoney
Pretty much I have flexibility as long as I meet my deadlines which I pretty much know when I need to be in the office
And I don’t take off unless emergency on days when I’m expected to be there.
I’m not gonna leave a pile of work for someone else.
I’m at a point in my career where I don’t have to micromanage a lot of employees though so it makes my job easier
And I don’t take off unless emergency on days when I’m expected to be there.
I’m not gonna leave a pile of work for someone else.
I’m at a point in my career where I don’t have to micromanage a lot of employees though so it makes my job easier
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:05 pm to DiamondDog
2 week notice... seniority doesnt matter
Emergencies happen and are granted... it's up to the employee to maintain their PTO
I have right of refusal, though I've used it sparingly and only on superfluous issues... I will make accommodations accordingly when that happens
Emergencies happen and are granted... it's up to the employee to maintain their PTO
I have right of refusal, though I've used it sparingly and only on superfluous issues... I will make accommodations accordingly when that happens
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:07 pm to DiamondDog
Log in to our time management/payroll system, fill out a leave request, and then take the vacation.
I haven't had one denied yet.
I will occasionally do a call or zoom while away if it's something no one else can handle. Occasionally.
I haven't had one denied yet.
I will occasionally do a call or zoom while away if it's something no one else can handle. Occasionally.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:09 pm to DiamondDog
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I think it's the employees responsibility to ensure their work is current and they have a back up available. They're supposed to be professionals. We must ensure coverage.
that's leadership's job...to assure staff coverage and manage PTO...
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:09 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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They're government workers making 50k. stop expecting them to act like lawyers trying to make partner.
They are getting full pensions. Govt work is great for anyone in govt.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:11 pm to DiamondDog
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I make my own schedule and take off when I want ?
This
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:13 pm to DiamondDog
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I don't think the seniority method works. Just because you have seniority doesn't entitle you to anything
Yeah that’s the most bullshite policy ever. Employee A has been here one year longer than employee B. Employee B requests time off a whole month in advance but employee A puts in a request last minute.
frick that
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:13 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Tell my boss I'm taking off
This. I couldn't imagine working at a place where my vacation was scrutinized.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:16 pm to DiamondDog
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I think it's the employees responsibility to ensure their work is current and they have a back up available
No man that's your problem
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:17 pm to DiamondDog
You’re an idiot. If vacation/leave is offered, it’s your responsibility as the manager to manage if the employees decide to use their benefit. It’s not their responsibility to ensure tom dick and harry aren’t also taking vacation at the same time.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:18 pm to DiamondDog
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How does your work handle vacation requests?
I tell them I'm going on vacation and they ask "How long will you be gone?"
I say, "X days."
The end.
This post was edited on 2/22/23 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:18 pm to DiamondDog
Ask for days off. Get approved 9/10 times because I always pick up extra when asked. Gotta play the game. Some that don’t want to offer additional coverage, get denied here and there.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:19 pm to DiamondDog
Staff are basically auto approved unless they're assigned to a project during the time requested. If they are booked on something, the manager of the project will usually find a replacement and then approve. Very rarely it gets denied if the request is short notice and a replacement isn't available.
For managers I pretty much just blind approve unless it's a weird situation or they are taking it all at once. They figure out their workload/schedule.
For managers I pretty much just blind approve unless it's a weird situation or they are taking it all at once. They figure out their workload/schedule.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:20 pm to DiamondDog
We have to schedule PTO in the same online app that tracks our billable hours.
But my employer doesn’t have accrual or tracking of vacation days. There’s no cap.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:24 pm to Artificial Intel
Man, some of you people are a bunch of dicks huh?
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:24 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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They're supposed to be professionals
No, they're not. They're government workers making 50k. stop expecting them to act like lawyers trying to make partner.
If they are federal government, don't be surprised if they are making a lot more than that with great benefits. A GS-11 Step 10, typical mid level fderal employee (that requires no specialized degree, education, certification, etc.) makes almost $80k before OT, which many times is near unlimited.
Posted on 2/22/23 at 6:27 pm to DiamondDog
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I think it's the employees responsibility to ensure their work is current and they have a back up available.
That's the job of management, NOT the employee when requesting vacation time. My opinion anyway.
When I put in for time 2 months or more in advance I'm not asking...I'm letting you know I won't be there.
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