Ethical question: Should I take time of work to do this?

Question

I just started a new job about 2 and a half weeks ago and my uncle offered to fly me to Hawaii this weekend to babysit my cousin (all costs on him). He has no one else to go besides me and I really want to go. The only thing is I am suppose to work this weekend both saturday and sunday. Do you think I should stay and work...or take the once in a lifetime offer and go. I doubt my boss would like it very much if I went, but I am probably never going to get an offer like this again.

Answer 1

Tell the circumstances to your boss. If he agrees to let you go, then go. If you are leaving comrades overworked, then make sure you find some way to repay their inconvenience when you get back.

This doesn't have to be an ethical question, in my opinion. You may have to do some serious bartering with your boss and co-workers, though. If you anger your boss or co-workers, it will likely shorten your stay at your current employment. You are low in seniority for such special considerations, but people know they need someone to cover them sometimes. Don't go without full permission. And show great gratitude, in terms of words and deeds when you return.

Answer 2

What kind of job do you have? Is it a REAL job? Or just something you're doing to get a paycheck?
Two and a half weeks on the job doesn't sound like a serious commitment.If you're still young,and it's just a "I-need-the-money" job then duff on it! You might even be able to talk your boss into letting you come back! If your boss doesn't agree then maybe you don't want to work for this person anyways!
Take that offer from your uncle! Most people don't get an opportunity like that! Have fun (responsible fun!) on the island!
Come back home and find another job!

Answer 3

If you go, don't be surprised if you don't have a job when you get back. You're on probation the first 90 days or even up to the first year, they can let you go, and it you're not dependable, they'll find someone who is.

If you fly out Friday, you'll be exhausted, spend 1 1/2 days in Hawaii, and then fly back - that's not a vacation, it's an extended layover.

If uncle needed you once, he'll need you again - it's not a "once in a lifetime" offer.

Answer 4

You just started your job so you do not have much invested in it . I would go on the trip because you probably will never get another chance to go. Is this your dream job? Can you picture yourself working there 5 years from now? How hard was it to find this employment? I would first try to explain it to my boss, but I would go if his answer in no. By explaining this to your boss directly, it will show that you are mature and have integrity, and that is hard to find in employees these days.

Answer 5

I guess it would depend on how much you value your job. That's always the problem in working for someone else. If this happens to be a really good job that you like, I would forget the weekend trip. Plenty of other opportunties to travel could come up later on.

Answer 6

You can go but chances are, its back to being broke once you get back. It really shows irresponsibility on your part to take off work not even a month into the job so youre most like ly going to lose your job or be looked at differently. I wouldnt go but thats only my opinion. Think about whats more important.

Answer 7

It wont look good u taking off already. Maybe you can get a co worker to cover your shift and you cover theirs in returns. Basically switch off days. If the job doesnt mean much to u then just go what the hell. But if you REALLY need this job the you better stay and take car of your responsibilites first.

Answer 8

I would be completely honest with your boss about everything and see what his/her reaction is. His response will help you decide if this is a boss you want to continue working for.

Answer 9

Talk to your boss. Leave it up to him / her. If (s)/he says no then work.