Too soon to ask for vacation?

[Johnny Rockets]

According to my balance, 21.5 days.

I think I will try the long weekend.

So you have been on the actual job for about a month and accrued 21.5 days of vacation already?

[Inimicus]

From a managers perspective: I would not look kindly on anyone requesting vacation or more than a single day off if they had worked less than 6 months. If it was time that by policy they had accrued then I would approve the request but it would be a big black mark when it came time for raises and bonuses.

[Panthro]

Why would it be a black mark? Did he not earn it?

[Inimicus]

I'm very clear with my expectations during the interview process because I want people to know as much about me and the environment they will be working in when the accept an offer. In my book this kind of request would speak to a level of unprofessionalism (is that a word?) that would go against the things that we had just talked about in the interview.

As mentioned by others, this is something that should have been brought up during the hiring process. At this point I wouldn't deny the request out of spite but it wouldn't go over well with me.

[MadHatter]

Why would it be a black mark? Did he not earn it?

I doubt that he has earned/accrued a week of vacation in the first two months of employment. It would probably take 6 months to accrue that much (assuming that he gets 2 weeks per year the first year...pretty standard).

Also, many companies have policies around vacation in the first year. I know that some companies have a policy that no vacation can be taken for the first 6-12 months.

All depends on the company.

[Panthro]

True. I thought it was a bit odd that he had 4+ weeks already.

I do think we focus too much on work in this society and that a better balance would lead to a better worker and quality of life.

[Scrumtrilescent]

GO TO EUROPE THEN YOU COMMIE HIPPIE!!

[Panthro]

on vacation? I'll pry need a raise to afford that.

[logic1977]

Way too soon to ask for time off. Even if you have any time earned like others have said wait at least 6 months if you care about the job at all.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

Unless it's an emergency like a death in the family..I wouldn't..that's just me though...

[Ja Rhule]

Just show em ur tits and they'll let u go on vacation. At least that what Mrs Pantherfan would do.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

hey now! I will let you know I waited an entire year here at my job to take a vacation....:)

and eww eww eww on the dudes here seeing muh boobs...they might be the grossest guys known to man

[Ja Rhule]

I guess u don't have a work husband?

[Scrumtrilescent]

Her hubby is her work hubby.

Put your vodka soaked Russkie brain around that one.