work advice needed - Page 3

Halcyon · 28-02-2009, 21:38

Well in that case do you really want to work and not get paid ?
I'm sure that if you take these 3 weeks holiday you can then take a week off in the summer from your newly issued 2009 holiday days.

28-02-2009, 21:49

Rightly or wrongly most employers want people who are 'team' players, who will join in & can be treated all the same.

Any-one who takes an individual path, even if it seems to be for a 'good' reason, is, potentially a problem in such a system.

What you seem to be wanting to do is be 'different', and not a member of the team.

You have that right and you seem to understand the financial implications of doing so - but do you understand how that appears to the other members of staff, your colleagues?

If work actually means that much to you I urge that you consider the wider implication of being part of the team & try to see how taking your holiday is actually something you can do to 'fit in' - and even let your hair down & have fun

wwe · 28-02-2009, 22:16

what i know is he wants me to take it off from monday have 3 weeks off to get as must of my hoilday pay down 1 he only told me on friday and 2 i do not want it off yet as ive got northing planned so i want to just go back to work still from next week but this manager does check stuff like this but ive said i don't want any time off if they want to put me on 3 or 4 shifts and the rest hoilday pay ill do that but 3 weeks is far to much its not like i can go on hoilday yet as i got no passport yet im doing it sometime next month

28-02-2009, 22:23

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Originally Posted by wwe

what i know is he wants me to take it off from monday have 3 weeks off to get as must of my hoilday pay down 1 he only told me on friday and 2 i do not want it off yet as ive got northing planned so i want to just go back to work still from next week but this manager does check stuff like this but ive said i don't want any time off if they want to put me on 3 or 4 shifts and the rest hoilday pay ill do that but 3 weeks is far to much its not like i can go on hoilday yet as i got no passport yet im doing it sometime next month

you don't need a passport to holiday in the UK, you are just looking for excuses on that one

wwe · 28-02-2009, 22:36

no m8 on my meating on monday if i refuse to have 3 weeks off then yes ill lose my most of my hoilday pay but ill be alound to work just want to make sure befor meating

28-02-2009, 22:43

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Originally Posted by wwe

no m8 on my meating on monday if i refuse to have 3 weeks off then yes ill lose my most of my hoilday pay but ill be alound to work just want to make sure befor meating

We can't say, for sure, it will be dependent on your actual contract of employment, which your manager should go through with you during the meeting.

I'm going to be blunt now, for which i apologise, but if you worked for me I would think you were having a disruptive effect on the smooth running of the team & would be looking to have you transferred to another branch.

wwe · 28-02-2009, 22:45

im just trying to get as much info about that as i can it just i don't want time off this is why im having meating about it to tell them that i do not want it off as thats when the main boss will be there

28-02-2009, 22:54

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Originally Posted by wwe

im just trying to get as much info about that as i can it just i don't want time off this is why im having meating about it to tell them that i do not want it off as thats when the main boss will be there

It is only time away from work, we can understand how important your job is to you but there is life beyond that - and you can do both things, it will do you good to discover what you can do outside of your role at work, if you will only give yourself a chance to find out.

- you have to be a bit brave & trust yourself - you won't regret it

Halcyon · 28-02-2009, 23:13

The issue is that you should have really taken the time off each year instead of letting it mount up. Whether you were not told about this in your contract or your manager didnt make an issue but is making an issue now is something only you can know BUT...... These holidays are backdated days off that you need to take. You won't get them back.

As we enter the new financial year you will have new holiday days and I'm sure you can take some holiday in the summer or whenever you are planning your holiday.

Even if you go nowhere on holiday, chill out at home. Have some fun. Go out to town, Do whatever you enjoy doing in your spare time. Since you are into wrestling why not catch up on some matches if that's your thing.

Obviously you want to keep your job so if I was you I'd take the 3 weeks off. You are lucky your manager is letting you take all the days off now. Some would have said tough luck you didnt take them so you cant have them.

If you are getting paid then there is no reason why you should not take the days off.

Think about it this way, a good break will make you relaxed and refreshed for when you start back.

Stephen · 01-03-2009, 00:18

Just take the time off. You are entitled to it and its good to take time to relax and chill.

Stop worrying and trying to find excuses. Just go with the flow and take a break
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wwe · 01-03-2009, 00:39

don't u people not think 3 weeks is a lot will none of you get bored if you were me

Stephen · 01-03-2009, 01:00

I would love to get told I had to take 3 weeks off!

You should have been taking the odd day or few days off over the year.
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cimt · 01-03-2009, 01:01

Well, what does a normal Saturday consist of for you?

moaningmags · 01-03-2009, 01:01

3 weeks off paid, I can only dream, or win the lottery.

wwe · 01-03-2009, 01:02

what would u do with 3 weeks ill be bored on day 2 lol