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Asking for extra time off

  • 07-09-2016 7:18pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭


    I'm working in a full time permanent construction position.
    There's a course I've been accepted on which runs part time over the academic year in total about 26 days ( week days ).

    It's a course I'm obviously interested in as it leads to a possible change in direction career wise down the line.

    What I need help with is the way to say it to my boss, diplomatically, without upsetting my own position.
    Is there a term I can use when asking for this time off ? It will be about 2 days a week every 3 weeks on average.

    Thanks


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  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,690 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Could you not use your holidays? As it doesn't appear from your post that it's related to your current field I doubt they'd give study leavr


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    Stheno wrote: »
    Could you not use your holidays? As it doesn't appear from your post that it's related to your current field I doubt they'd give study leavr


    My holidays are used up unfortunately ( I was working at home to get things done )


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭Miaireland


    I assume you are looking for unpaid leave.

    Look at it from your boss's point of view. If he grants this they will be a person down on the time you need off or have to hire someelse ans deal with the paperwork/hiring cost/other cost/training etc. This course you say could lead to a career change which may not be woth their company so basically this will cost them. Would you consider a wage decrease to cover the time you are not working any any costs in relation to this that your company may loss in relatio to your time off?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    Miaireland wrote: »
    I assume you are looking for unpaid leave.

    Look at it from your boss's point of view. If he grants this they will be a person down on the time you need off or have to hire someelse ans deal with the paperwork/hiring cost/other cost/training etc. This course you say could lead to a career change which may not be woth their company so basically this will cost them. Would you consider a wage decrease to cover the time you are not working any any costs in relation to this that your company may loss in relatio to your time off?


    Yes of course I'd expect to be deducted for the time off.

    I'd like to add that I have a very high work rate at this company, more than most.

    I'd have no problem in taking a cut, if it meant less responsibilities also.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,434 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Just be up-front and ask for some unpaid leave. Don't phrase it as time off.

    Explain why.

    In industries like construction, smart people are planning for the day when they will no longer be physically able for what they can do now. Smart managers know this.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    Just be up-front and ask for some unpaid leave. Don't phrase it as time off.

    Explain why.

    In industries like construction, smart people are planning for the day when they will no longer be physically able for what they can do now. Smart managers know this.

    That's exactly one of the reasons why.

    Thanks for that answer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭Thespoofer


    Asked my boss on Monday. I was a little apprehensive but had my mind made up I was going one way or the other.
    He was fine about it and I gave him the dates in which I would like to take off.

    I'm very happy that I can possibly pursue an interest of mine while working at the same time in my job.
    10/10 to him for that.

    Thanks for the replies.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,812 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    best of luck with it op


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