Anastasia13 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) How long after starting a new job can a person take a vacation (unpaid ok), like for a week? Edited May 12, 2015 by Light and Truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo in Deum Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Your employer should have stated during your interview or orientation what benefit time like, vacation , sick, or unpaid time off, you would be allowed. Most companies have a probationary period of 90 days before benefits kick in. Other companies, if you mentioned you would be needing the time off prior to being hired, will let you take the time off unpaid. Keep in mind I'm speaking of the experiences I've had. Also that I live in the Washington state, U.S., so this may be different for other states and countries. Also working part time vs full time can change a lot of factors as well. Edited May 13, 2015 by Credo in Deum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Ask your boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotpink Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I think its pretty standard to wait about 6 months but that depends on timing and a whole ton of stuff. My management professor swears by the blog "askamanager.org" so you can always go on that and look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 If you knew about it before the interview, you probably should have said something then. I'd say about six months for a week long vacation. It also depends on if you accrue vacation time or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 How long after starting a new job can a person take a vacation (unpaid ok), like for a week? This is only a question your boss can answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Ask your boss. My rule is six months, unless I've made it known that I'll need that time off upon hire. (I made my new employer aware that I needed certain days off in October when I was hired in early May. It was a contingency for my hire.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anastasia13 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 (I made my new employer aware that I needed certain days off in October when I was hired in early May. It was a contingency for my hire.) That's closer to the situation. How did you handle that, during the interview or when they offered the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That's closer to the situation. How did you handle that, during the interview or when they offered the job? I've interviewed and hired dozens of people. It's not an unusual request to have future plans committed when looking for a job. Tell them during the interview. Be clear you do NOT expect to be paid. Have an explanation why it can't be rescheduled. Say you really want the job and hope you can keep your plans, making it seem you may consider canceling plans if they offer the job with request you can't take off. If they are that jerky, you don't want to work there any way. Making the offer to cancel plans to get the job presents you as a team player, dedicated, with a work ethic. You aren't committing yourself now, and can make the call if they offer a job. Do not keep it secret to get the job and pop it on them later. That will be resented and make you seem sneaky and untrustworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That's closer to the situation. How did you handle that, during the interview or when they offered the job? My situation was a bit relaxed because I was good friends with one of the hiring VPs. I told her in what was essentially the second interview when we discussed salary and vacation policies. I told her I had a very important-to-me event in the fall and I would need to be given that time away (paid or not), despite having not worked for a year with the company. She said it shouldn't be a problem at all. Then, when they offered the job, I made sure to mention it one more time, casually. When I started, I immediately submitted the formal paperwork requesting that time and it was granted the same day. Just be open about it. Let them know in the process that you have some dates that you would not be available to be in the office / be available to work via phone. Most employers appreciate the heads up and are happy to accommodate. I would also mention it when you are doing paperwork after hire, that way maybe you can kill two birds with one stone. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 When I hired @franciscanheart in her current beer delivery position I had no idea she would be taking a year long vacation after her first starting date. WACK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotpink Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I disagree with Slappo, unless it's life threatening DO NOT mention it during the interview, that's presumptuous of you getting the job. Do, however, mention it when the offer comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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