im having revival at my church all this week. i forgot to ask off from work, and im the type of person that hates to inconvenience people. i got someone to work for me monday. my only two days are today and friday. today, im supost to be training a new girl(about the 5th one theyve had me train),so, their definetely gonig to be inconvenienced. plus, tomorrow,i have a family graduation party to go to. i just feel bad asking for the whole week off, and inconveniencing them. any ideas on what i can say?
xXxpinky615xXx answered Friday June 9 2006, 10:02 pm: Just tell them the truth. Tell them that it's somewhere you HAVE to be, and you have no way of getting out of it. You can also say that you are visiting family members and your parents forgot to tell you about it early enough for you to take off of work. Apologize a million times, normally, if it's family related they will be a bit more lenient. [ xXxpinky615xXx's advice column | Ask xXxpinky615xXx A Question ]
AliciaRivera answered Friday June 9 2006, 2:59 pm: Okay chica i'm not really sure what to say, but just see if you can have your cake and eat it too, or so they say. what i would try to do is work part time, go to your church, then the next day work a little, then go to the party. hope this helps! you know you luv me, leesh [ AliciaRivera's advice column | Ask AliciaRivera A Question ]
AuntieEm answered Thursday June 8 2006, 5:32 pm: call or email (however your boss perfers) and just say "As i was looking at my work schedule, i relized i need the whole week off. I have a church revival this whole week, and a very important family members graduation from (high school, college, w/e it is). I have <insert name here> covering for me Monday, and i would really appercaite the time off. I am sorry for any inconvenice that it may cause. Thank you, and have a nice day. Sincerly, <your name here if a letter>" (If its over the phone, make it sound more how you would talk.)
TheTeenGirl answered Thursday June 8 2006, 5:01 pm: Yikes, asking the whole week off at the last minute will really catch your boss off guard.
But if this is somthing you have to do, then you'll have to just be honest and let them know that tons of events have been coming up and you take full responsibility for forgetting and you honestly are very sorry for the last minute cancellations.
I know you hate inconviniencing people and that's great that you do feel bad because you know it isn't right, but this is an accident and a big mistake you've made. So you'll have to learn to forgive yourself as time goes on and let your boss know that you are willing to do anything that can possibly make up for the inconvienience. You might want to work extra hours if that's at all possible.
Just forgive yourself and try making things as easy for you as possible. Learn from this mistake and if you tend to forget things like this a lot, then maybe you should get a calender or a journal and write down a 'To Do' list to keep you reminded of what needs to be done. Again, make sure you apologize and make it up as best as you can.
jealousyxo answered Thursday June 8 2006, 3:53 pm: Aw hun i would tell them the truth im sure the people at work will understand just tell them your problem and im sure someone else can cover for you,ive heard this happened to one of my friends and it worked out for them.Ive personally havent had a job yet but hopefully for the summer i will though.I found a website on ways to get out of work but i think just talking to them about your situation is much better,i mean if your a hard worker and you do train alot of people,your not a slacker,and you hardly take off work then they should let you have the same off.Im sorry im not much of a help to you i would understand more i guess if i had a job.Good luck hun im sure youll do fine!
karenR answered Thursday June 8 2006, 3:51 pm: Just explain what it is you are wanting to do with them. Most places of business try to accommodate their good employees whenever possible.
Since they trust you enough to let you train people, they must consider you a pretty good employee. Even if they are unable to give you the entire week off, maybe they will someone help you get as many days off as possible. :) [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
Tulipg17 answered Thursday June 8 2006, 3:47 pm: You could just call out the days that you need off, you don't owe them an excuse, it really isn't their business. A simple message saying "I'm sorry but I won't be able to make it in today due to personal reasons/business I have to take care of" is more than sufficient. If they press you for info- simple say it's personal. As long as you are not someone who constantly calls out then there shouldn't be a problem at all. Don't worry about having someone work for you, that isn't your responsibility. [ Tulipg17's advice column | Ask Tulipg17 A Question ]
CiNdYLoUwHoO answered Thursday June 8 2006, 3:46 pm: Just tell your boss the truth. Your boss probably knows how busy life can be, so she will understand. Just make sure you find someone to sub in for you, otherwise, your boss might get mad if you don't. Other than that, everything should work out fine. Also, if there are any hours you can work during those days, even if it's only 2 or 3 hours, go in and work. It will show your boss work is important to you, and you are willing to fit it in even with your busy schedule. Hope this helps.
-cindy <3 [ CiNdYLoUwHoO's advice column | Ask CiNdYLoUwHoO A Question ]
mmmmmmm answered Thursday June 8 2006, 3:28 pm: just say something before you ask like
' i'm really sorry if i am inconveniencing you at all, but do you think....' and if you have someone working for you, they shouldn't care!
babiigirl answered Thursday June 8 2006, 2:42 pm: If you can't have someone trad shifts with you or work for you. Call work as soon as possible and let them know what is going on and that your extremely sorry && and next time just make sure you give a 2week notice that you wont be able to work. As for the Person you are supposed to train im sure there will some one else that can do the training.
lulabelle answered Thursday June 8 2006, 2:39 pm: There are only two options I can think of. One, which would be my choice, is to be honest w/them to a degree and let them know that you have a personal emergancy and have to have today and tomorrow off. Your sorry, but it can't be helped and you will make it up to them in some other way later on. The other, which is my least favorite, yet people do it all the time, is to call in sick. If you never call in sick they won't think anything of it. I hope this helps and good luck.
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