Holiday Time Off Requests-Is It Too Late?
One of the e best things about the holiday season is taking time off. The only problem…everyone wants to take the same days off.
If your company doesn’t give the week between Christmas and New Year’s off, these are prime time vacation days that everyone wants to take off. If you’re making specific plans during this busy vacation season, it’s hard to know exactly when you should bring it up with your boss.
When To Ask
Planning ahead on time off requests is always the best. When the time off concerns the holiday season, managers are always burden with ensuring the work is covered. So, the sooner you let you manager know your holiday plans, the more likely that your request will be approved.
Too Early vs. Too Late
You may wonder if it’s ever possible to ask for vacation too far in advance. For example, if you ask for holiday vacation in December over the summer, will it come off like you’re trying to “get ahead” of other people’s requests? This depends on how your company schedules holiday and if they can identify the business needs so far in advance. If you believe the request is too early, a good idea is to let you manager know your intentions. Telling him/her that you want a certain day off for vacation, if it is possible. This will help you “hold your place” in the line of requests/
What To Do If You Wait Too Long
It’s November, is it too late to ask? At this point, you need to just go ahead and ask your manager. If you can provide a solution for your manager, they’re more likely to agree to give you the time you want. If you aren’t able to find someone to cover for you. Finding a plan that is workable for you and your manager will help you solidify your holiday plans.
One of the e best things about the holiday season is taking time off. The only problem…everyone wants to take the same days off.
If your company doesn’t give the week between Christmas and New Year’s off, these are prime time vacation days that everyone wants to take off. If you’re making specific plans during this busy vacation season, it’s hard to know exactly when you should bring it up with your boss.
When To Ask
Planning ahead on time off requests is always the best. When the time off concerns the holiday season, managers are always burden with ensuring the work is covered. So, the sooner you let you manager know your holiday plans, the more likely that your request will be approved.
Too Early vs. Too Late
You may wonder if it’s ever possible to ask for vacation too far in advance. For example, if you ask for holiday vacation in December over the summer, will it come off like you’re trying to “get ahead” of other people’s requests? This depends on how your company schedules holiday and if they can identify the business needs so far in advance. If you believe the request is too early, a good idea is to let you manager know your intentions. Telling him/her that you want a certain day off for vacation, if it is possible. This will help you “hold your place” in the line of requests/
What To Do If You Wait Too Long
It’s November, is it too late to ask? At this point, you need to just go ahead and ask your manager. If you can provide a solution for your manager, they’re more likely to agree to give you the time you want. If you aren’t able to find someone to cover for you. Finding a plan that is workable for you and your manager will help you solidify your holiday plans.
