2006-07-25 05:56:52 · 17 answers · asked by gurlfromtexas 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Depends on the job
90 days usually for vacation/sick days to kick in
As needed without pay or for a part time job i think
2006-07-25 05:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by sexydp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can be a tricky question. It all depends on your workplace. First off, I wouldn't ask for any days off in the first couple of months unless the time off is for something truly important (like a wedding). Also, how much difficulty does it cause your workplace to make sure those hours are covered? The more difficult that is, the less likely you will get a yes and the longer I would wait to ask.
2006-07-25 06:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a business owner I would say if you know about the days off before you're hired, mention them in your interview. Once you're hired it depends on the job, if its a low paying or parttime job id say wait till you've been there for 30 business days or your training is over. If it is a career position or a good paying fulltime position then you should be responsible enough to know your schedule well a head of time. I also belive that it depends greatly on what the day off is for. If its for a vacation or something planned ahead of time with money involved it should be fine to ask for time off. dont ask for time off or a birthday party or because relatives are coming in from out of town they understand you have responcibilites. all of this depends on the business and their policies. ask your boss how long you need to wait. her or him may be able to tell you an exact time or they may ask when do you need time off?
2006-07-25 06:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by walstib_710 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most companies have a three month 'probationary' period where they decide if you are the sort of person that they want to have working at their company. After that three months, and assuming that the company has OK'd you to continue working for them, then you could be comfortable booking your holidays and such.
Still, if there is something - a medical appt - that you had scheduled prior to starting with the company, you should feel comfortable asking for the time off to go to such an appointment.
If a new employee asked me for the afternoon off to attend an Uncle's funeral - then, of course, that's fine.
Your goal is to be making a good impression, but your still a human being and most companies/bosses understand that.
Good luck.
2006-07-25 06:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by pezdispenserwisdom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people say 90 days, but if you really like this job and it is a stepping stone to a career with this company I would do my best not to take off before you've been there 6 months.
2006-07-25 05:59:03 · answer #5 · answered by nquizzitiv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most jobs today would say 90 working days, that does not include normal days off, so if you worked monday thru friday, you would count only monday thru friday for your answer to when you can request a day off.
some companies put the amount of time you worked on your check stub to help you with that.
my company has the policy of 120 days before you can request a day off, but after 90 days you can take 2 sick days with a note from the doctor prior to the 120 day mark.
my company that i work for also gives 5 hours of leave time each pay period and I get paid 2 times a month, and my time rolls over to the next year. so i can accumilate leave for up to 2 years without loosing it.
2006-07-25 06:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by navymilitarybrat76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really depends on the job and the situation. If it's a day off, just to take a day off, don't do it unless it's a fast food job. If it's a job you like, and a reasonable reason to miss work, just let your boss know. Most places are somewhat flexible about that stuff.
2006-07-25 06:00:28 · answer #7 · answered by Insert Nickname Here 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have something planned before you got the job, you should let them know the day you are hired. If you're just asking for days off, you need to wait until your assessment/probationary period is over, which for most companies is 90 days. You don't usually qualify for time off until you have completed this time.
2006-07-25 06:02:11 · answer #8 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually about three months. Depending on the job you may have to work to amass lieu time (overtime hours applied to a certain date). If it's a fast food/retail job - start asking now....if today is the day you started. Those jobs are designed to be flexible.
2006-07-25 05:58:43 · answer #9 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally keep it a rule of thumb not to ask for a day off after 4 months - any sooner and you've already put yourself in a possible hole to be labeled as an excessive time off taker; after that, maybe one day off every two months, IF that.
2006-07-25 06:00:39 · answer #10 · answered by MJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋