New job and asking for days off?

[C5Allroad]

Okay so I'm in a pickle. Next week I start training for a part time valet position on Monday until Wednesday. After that I assume I'd get a schedule that's static.
The 5th is my girlfriend's birthday, and we're going to have a little thing with some friends. And then I told her I'd take her out on the 6th. This is the first hiccup because I assume they'll put me in for Saturday's 7am to 3pm or later. I'm not even sure where I'll take her. Maybe a nice dinner followed by something in South beach. So a day off on Saturday wouldn't be needed. But would nice so I can calmly plan the day out.

The next hiccup, is I've had a trip planned to Tampa for 3 months now and that's in two weeks, on the 13th until the 15th. And then the week of Aug 8-12 there a program for stem field majors that's a bit of a jumpstart for math and a placement test.

So this is my first job that I'll be getting a paycheck into my bank account vs cash like now and working with my dad...



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[Skysophrenic]

So... ask them. Not asking means no.

[Waateva]

Might have a hard time getting that much time off with a new job.  Can't hurt to ask, but don't be surprised if they say no to some or all of the dates.

[xtrafrood]

First find someone (people) that want to cover your shift(s). If you ask your boss first it might make you seem unorganized. If you ask them and tell them so and so says they'll pick up the shift(s) (assuming so and so is not heading into overtime) then they'll know you are a team player and you're not going to leave them stranded because of your personal life. If you do that try to find a non-flaky so and so

[romevi]

Might have a hard time getting that much time off with a new job.  Can't hurt to ask, but don't be surprised if they say no to some or all of the dates.

My thoughts as well.

[C5Allroad]

I'm just not used to asking. So I'll be sure to ask on Wednesday while we sit down and mock up my schedule.

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[kenmai9]

Might have a hard time getting that much time off with a new job.  Can't hurt to ask, but don't be surprised if they say no to some or all of the dates.

You can try saying that you had prior engagements to attend these things.

But likely, you should've started the job after your engagements.

Maybe you can reschedule. I'm sure your girl would understand.

[Findecanor]

The earlier you talk with your boss the better. A couple of times when I have started a job during the summer I have mentioned my plans already before the recruiting process was over. Short planned trips during the summer is not unusual, but depending on the type of job there may be a scarcity of people not already on holiday who could fill in for you.

[Sneaky Potato]

Can't hurt to ask, like others have said. I've been in that position before, and I told them upfront in my second interview that I would need to take a bit of time off that was pre-planned. They were pretty cool about it. But some places might not be.

[digi]

If you value that job and you're taking it serious, I wouldn't do it. Just being honest...If you had a big vacation planned before you applied, that would be understandable but you're not giving them the best impression by requesting time off the first week you start... timing is very important when asking for anything from your boss.

I just sounded really old to myself...lol

[chuckdee]

I'm just not used to asking. So I'll be sure to ask on Wednesday while we sit down and mock up my schedule.

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(1) sounds like you knew about at least one of these before the job started.  If you know about any time that you will need off, it's good to include that in the talk of schedule and negotiations before taking the job.

(2) some have said it doesn't hurt to ask.  It can indeed hurt to ask, as it shows your relative commitment to the job- that's going to vary based on manager.

Askamanager.com is a good resource to look up typical answers to these types of questions- and not just from the blog owner either, as many managers frequent the site and give answers from their perspective.  There are quite a few queries on this same subject, so you're not alone.

http://www.askamanager.org/2013/02/how-soon-after-starting-a-new-job-can-you-take-a-whole-week-off.html
http://www.askamanager.org/2010/04/job-offers-and-lengthy-pre-planned.html
http://www.askamanager.org/2008/06/pre-planned-vacation-when-job-hunting.html

Another article from US News on this issue:

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/08/18/8-things-new-employees-should-never-do

Personally, I'd try to minimize, find out what's important, and take the hit on the rest and suck it up that you're going to have to forego something.  But ultimately, its up to how much you want to risk.

Good luck!

[SpAmRaY]

These are things you work out before taking a job.

For most people the job comes first because without money you can't do all those other things.

With my job I'm the only person who does my particular role here so missing work just because isn't an option.

[henz]

call in sick and dont share **** on social media!

[kenmai9]

call in sick and dont share **** on social media!

this guy smart.

but also calling in sick often during your first couple months is a bad look.

[noisyturtle]

I wouldn't vacation within 2 months of getting a new job. Let people get to know you more and sink into the job a little first. Makes you look bad, they will write it down somewhere and the main thing people will be talking about you in your absence is your absence.