Should I cancel my Christmas Leave?

Question

Hi
I've got the 3 days in between Christmas & New Year 27-29 Dec I think it is.
I have nothing planned but that not the point.
I previously reduced my holiday in September because there was no cover in which time mentioned the person training to do my job had Xmas off as well.
This was forgotten I reminded them nearly two weeks ago now it has come to if I don't cancel I have to train the MD, basically don't want to back down but feel I have too but every one tells me not too but if I don't I 'll only come back to lots of work and be behind it's not worth it. Should I ask for a pay rise or Xmas bonus? I just don't know how to go about it Md has out in her diary times for me to train her as if. It feels like black mail.

Answer 1

I had the same problem with those 3 days after christmas at my office. admittedly I capitulated but only after getting and extra 1.5 day for each day I worked as well as my 3 days from this year to carry over. I was also offered a small christmas bonus. Don't feel bullied into things, if you're not comfortable doing it then don't. Its your time and whether you do anything or not is no body's concern but yours. Don't feel frightened of being snowed under when you comeback, just think of whats important to you, having those 3 days or not being bombarded with work the minute you get back. Take no ones advice unless its what you want to do.