Hey guys I wanted to get your opinion about something.

28 Comments

1. Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterAugust 25,2022 at 5:21PM UTC

   I have had several clients in this same situation - there hasn't been a problem with any of them. Just communicate your existing plans and the times you will need off. You might want to review your PTO policy ahead of time so you can speak intelligently with your boss as to whether this time off will be paid or unpaid.

2. AnonymousAugust 25,2022 at 5:31PM UTC

   Thank you Lesa

3. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistAugust 25,2022 at 6:58PM UTC

   It shouldn't be an issue but you should have brought this up with the recruiter when you were talking about your verbal offer - then they could have told the hiring manager.

   Just say "I wanted to give you a heads up - I have two trips planned, one for November and one for February. I can send you the dates". This is most probably be unpaid time off if you haven't accrued vacay/PTO time by then (unless it's an unlimited PTO company).

   I've never had a company not hire someone because they had vacation planned.

4. AnonymousAugust 26,2022 at 12:39PM UTC

   This is pretty common. I would have told them during the recruiting process rather than after being hired, but I would just let the manager know that you have 2 vacations scheduled and paid for and you will need that time off. It should not be a problem.

5. AnonymousAugust 26,2022 at 5:24PM UTC

   Let them know asap so no training or related activities will be scheduled

6. Lynda BoothAugust 28,2022 at 12:36PM UTC

   Just be honest and tell them. Best practice is to tell an employer during the interview process.

7. Mary KerdashaAugust 28,2022 at 12:39PM UTC

   I think you have your answer, let them know now, you should have already told them, and should not be a problem- unless you are a teacher. Then it is assumed when you are hired you are available for the whole school term.

8. AnonymousAugust 28,2022 at 1:10PM UTC

   Just tell them. Better tell them now than right before. That’s a pretty long hiring process you describe and nobody should be expected to put their lives on hold—for an offer that may or may not come. JMO

9. RachelAugust 28,2022 at 1:27PM UTC

   I would have let them know before fully accepting. They should be able to be accommodating especially since you already paid for the trips.

10. AnonymousAugust 28,2022 at 2:03PM UTC

    You mean you "accepted" the job, not "excepted," which is a completely different word.

11. AnonymousAugust 28,2022 at 2:57PM UTC

    You don’t know if English is the poster’s first language or what else they may be struggling with.

12. AnonymousAugust 29,2022 at 6:05PM UTC

    I work with writers whose first (or second) language is not English. I am well-versed in gently correcting them, thank you very much.

13. AnonymousAugust 29,2022 at 10:22PM UTC

    It was a correction, not a criticism of your technique. Thank YOU very much.

14. AnonymousAugust 31,2022 at 7:44PM UTC

    My "technique" needs no correction. It has worked well for many years.

15. AnonymousAugust 28,2022 at 3:37PM UTC

    I tried to give the same pointer.
    Whether English is their first language or not, I’m certain they’ll be stronger and more confident going into any business situation with a more finely honed vocabulary.

    that said, I find delivery a criticism (no matter how mild or well intentioned) should come with additional supportive comments so that it doesn’t come off as harsh or judgmental.

16. AnonymousAugust 29,2022 at 2:33AM UTC

    It was a correction, not a criticism. If the poster knows to use it, Grammarly might have caught the wrong word.

17. E CAugust 28,2022 at 4:17PM UTC

    I am literally going through a colleague's work right now and correcting mistakes like this before the work goes out to clients. Professionalism matters on both sides.

18. AnonymousAugust 28,2022 at 6:15PM UTC

    grace also matters on all sides.

19. Attiya MirzaAugust 28,2022 at 2:15PM UTC

    Definitely Better if you let them know now, so they can understand you planned these trips before even you were offered this job! Hopefully the management would make some arrangements. Good luck.

20. Nuwenyesiiga AcklineAugust 28,2022 at 2:22PM UTC

    It's better to let them know and see what they will tell you.

    Also you will choose what you need the most

21. Maggie StoneAugust 28,2022 at 2:55PM UTC

    I would tell them honestly, directly and as soon as possible.

22. AnonymousAugust 28,2022 at 3:13PM UTC

    Let them know now! A lot of positions will be understanding that the plans were made prior to interviewing for the position.

    I interviewed for a position (31 years ago). Once I was offered the position, I informed them I needed to have surgery in two-three weeks and I would be out for two-six weeks depending on how the surgery went.

    Bc I was not sure if the position would even be offered to me ( I was also interviewing for other positions) I explained that I did not tell them bc I did not know their intentions. I still got the position and they were very understanding.

    it is better to be honest with them now, than later.

23. AnonymousAugust 28,2022 at 3:34PM UTC

    Happens all the time.
    You let them know, in theory they’ll either allow you to take it unpaid or permit you to borrow ahead on vacation time.

    I personally prefer to take the unpaid time. That way you can accrue time off in the future without feeling like an indentured servant.

    tiny note: you accepted the job but are looking for an exception to the vacation policy.

24. Emily TurnerAugust 28,2022 at 9:54PM UTC

    You should have brought this to your recruiter's attention in writing before you accepted the job.

    Then it is out in the open and the responsibility is put on the recruiter to run it by the hiring manager.
    But you didn't so this is a case of coulda, shoulda, woulda.
    I'm a long time recruiter. I've dealt with this situation many times. No worries about the planned trip for Feb and seeing as its at least 6 months away, there should be no problem with you getting that time off.
    Now for your Nov trip, call your recruiter immediately and ask them to relay the dates for your Nov trip to your future manager ASAP.
    I'm sure everything will work out fine and your manager will approve the vacay time without batting an eye but its best to ask now before you start the job.

25. AnonymousAugust 29,2022 at 2:30PM UTC

    I hope the call went well! As a recruiter/HR I appreciate when the candidate we have offered the position to lets me know about an upcoming trip. I talk with them about expectations going forward and also company policy around time off. Then I discuss with the manager so that they are not blindsided when the employee brings it up.

26. AnonymousAugust 29,2022 at 6:27PM UTC

    It would have been best to mention it when the position was offered and possibly use this time off as a bargaining chip. Like I'd love to start now but I have XYZ, but I'll start now if I get 1.5x the vacation accrual. Or I just need this time off but I'll have a plan for how my work will be covered while I'm gone. Tell someone sooner rather than later, or be a little less forthcoming. Hey, you know what, I have this great opportunity and I'd like to take advantage of an amazing trip ...

    Good luck with the new job!

27. surfnwriteAugust 29,2022 at 6:33PM UTC

    This happens all the time, people having pre-planned trips when hired.. Just tell them about the November one. If they give you a problem, then reconsider if you really want to work there as that would be a harbinger of problems with work/life balance in the future. The February one you can wait to disclose.

28. tiffany birchAugust 30,2022 at 6:09PM UTC

    It is best to be upfront and transparent, as that shows integrity, a trait of importance. Honesty is a key ingredient.