FabSwingers.com forum: Requesting Holiday Leave

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hiya Everyone!

So, I need to request holiday leave at work, and I found myself getting very antsy about it. In the US people don't necessarily get the same holiday time they get in the UK. Moreover, even when you do get it, you are generally looked down upon for taking it.

So now, I am sitting here, needing to request holiday leave, and having to re-word my email over and over again because I'm uncomfortable asking for it.

Do any of you have this problem? How does your work feel about holiday requests?

-Courtney

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

I barely work as it is... my boss isn't so much flexible as double-jointed.

I do as I please

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Hello X...

I'm going on holiday from 1st December to 31st December. Please can you authorise my annual leave?

Many thanks,

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

Fortunately I don't have this problem as I own the business but I've never had a problem if staff ask for holidays.

Keep it plain and simple x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never have a problem requesting

My last company had an online system

I wouldn't give a reason why you need the leave.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hello X...

I'm going on holiday from 1st December to 31st December. Please can you authorise my annual leave?

Many thanks,

DG"

This

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just have a quick word with my line manager and then submit via an online system.

There are a few cover arrangements which have to be met in my office so a few of us usually work out between ourselves who will be in on what days, and it always works out fine.

Your annual leave is there to be taken, it's not a sign of weakness!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do bit its crazy as my boss doesnt mind

its all in my head i think xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Interesting.

I guess my problem is that I work a job where there isn't someone to cover for me, so taking off can be a hassle with deadlines.

They bought me a laptop when I started so I could work from home when I am outside work hours.

I guess I could just bring that with me and not feel guilty.

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Interesting.

I guess my problem is that I work a job where there isn't someone to cover for me, so taking off can be a hassle with deadlines.

They bought me a laptop when I started so I could work from home when I am outside work hours.

I guess I could just bring that with me and not feel guilty.

-Courtney"

It's your holiday from work. You shouldn't be working.

Leave your laptop in the office while you are on holiday.

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

It's never a problem. As long as no-one else is off at the same time.

You just stick your holiday request in, job done. You have so many holiday days to use a year so you make sure you use them!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Interesting.

I guess my problem is that I work a job where there isn't someone to cover for me, so taking off can be a hassle with deadlines.

They bought me a laptop when I started so I could work from home when I am outside work hours.

I guess I could just bring that with me and not feel guilty.

-Courtney"

I used to have a job like that but at the end of the day it's what your entitled to take and up to them to arrange cover (even if there appears no cover they need to provide cover for you) your annual leave entitlement is there for you to forget about work xx

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

I have no guilt. It's in my contract, I am entitled to it. I check with my team that it doesn't clash with anyone else's leave then book it via an online system.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our annual leave diary is on our computer, so I look to see what days, weeks are available and then just email the manager in charge to ask for that time off.

Christmas is different, we all have to say what days we want off over the Xmas period and as long as there's enough in to cover the basic jobs, they let more people off.

I volunteered to come in on the 31st as there weren't enough in that day, martyr that I am

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Interesting.

I guess my problem is that I work a job where there isn't someone to cover for me, so taking off can be a hassle with deadlines.

They bought me a laptop when I started so I could work from home when I am outside work hours.

I guess I could just bring that with me and not feel guilty.

-Courtney"

You should never feel bad for taking a holiday, it benefits the business in the long run having happy and refreshed staff.

Don't take your laptop, a break is a break and it sounds very well deserved x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I just have a quick word with my line manager and then submit via an online system.

There are a few cover arrangements which have to be met in my office so a few of us usually work out between ourselves who will be in on what days, and it always works out fine.

Your annual leave is there to be taken, it's not a sign of weakness! "

Same at my place.

The most important element of your quote is the last line.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hiya Everyone!

So now, I am sitting here, needing to request holiday leave, and having to re-word my email over and over again because I'm uncomfortable asking for it.

Do any of you have this problem? How does your work feel about holiday requests?

-Courtney"

In the UK most organisations actively encourage you to use your leave entitlement as it is important to ensure that employees are rested and have a good work life balance.

In my company if you haven't used your entitlement you are forced days off lol.

If you're worried speak to your manager to check the dates are okay.

I have alot of American colleagues and they are always amazed at the 25 - 30 day entitlement in the UK and even more so that Maternity leave of upto a year lol

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By *exysuzi and Mr.SCouple
over a year ago

CONISTON .Stoke Suburbia. Staffs. BARMOUTH. The Lakes (Monthly)

I work for a very large organisation, they employ people from all over the world, so naturally they have different holiday seasons than us. They try to accommodate these requests as best they can.

When we request Annual Leave, we have a priority section on the request form.

They only have one restriction, and that is, no one is allowed Annual Leave over the 2 week Christmas period.

Good luck with your request, don't feel angst, just request and leave the ball in their court, so to speak. Suzy xxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Interesting.

I guess my problem is that I work a job where there isn't someone to cover for me, so taking off can be a hassle with deadlines.

They bought me a laptop when I started so I could work from home when I am outside work hours.

I guess I could just bring that with me and not feel guilty.

-Courtney

It's your holiday from work. You shouldn't be working.

Leave your laptop in the office while you are on holiday."

So long as you get to a point where you've done as much as you can before you go on leave you absolutely shouldn't feel guilty! My job is similar and it does mean that I have to work twice as hard in the run up to being on holiday and when I come back, because none of the work will have gone away while I was off, but I definitely don't think about it when I'm not there!

Also if it's holiday over the Christmas period, most other people will be off then as well so there's a natural slowdown in what can be achieved anyway.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Interesting.

I guess my problem is that I work a job where there isn't someone to cover for me, so taking off can be a hassle with deadlines.

They bought me a laptop when I started so I could work from home when I am outside work hours.

I guess I could just bring that with me and not feel guilty.

-Courtney"

That is the companies problem re cover. Request your holiday, leave the laptop at work and enjoy x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's never a problem. As long as no-one else is off at the same time.

You just stick your holiday request in, job done. You have so many holiday days to use a year so you make sure you use them!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Cheers everyone for the advice!

I've submitted my request

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have alot of American colleagues and they are always amazed at the 25 - 30 day entitlement in the UK and even more so that Maternity leave of upto a year lol

Unless you work in tech!

In most of the American tech companies that my partner and his friends work in, they're told to just take as many days as they need.

Basically 'don't take the piss' is the rule.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Interesting.

I guess my problem is that I work a job where there isn't someone to cover for me, so taking off can be a hassle with deadlines.

They bought me a laptop when I started so I could work from home when I am outside work hours.

I guess I could just bring that with me and not feel guilty.

-Courtney"

Very similar work situation myself, regardless, take what is due to you and don't feel guilty.

On the flip side I'm on call 24/7 and all leave cancelled until well into the new year. Been like that since the middle of October.

At least all of my team are in the same boat.

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By *trawberry-popWoman
over a year ago

South East Midlands NOT

"Cheers everyone for the advice!

I've submitted my request

-Courtney"

Make sure you actually use it as intended...no using that laptop!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cheers everyone for the advice!

I've submitted my request

-Courtney

Make sure you actually use it as intended...no using that laptop! "

This!!!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Luckily I own my own business , so for me it's not a problem .

But it clearly is with employees as I often have to remind then that the holiday due needs in April for the year . I would far sooner they take it rather than try to carry it over .

Just say when you will be off , perhaps ask if it suits your boss first . And don't feel awkward or guilty

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

OP you work. You are entitled to holidays. You request what dates you want and they can either say yes or no. There is no begging letter or large paragraph.

Hi, can I request x and y dates as holidays. Thanks. See attached form. thanks.

mega worker

bye. see ya arse

as I work too fucking hard as it is.

I want my annual leave you fucks.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"Interesting.

I guess my problem is that I work a job where there isn't someone to cover for me, so taking off can be a hassle with deadlines.

They bought me a laptop when I started so I could work from home when I am outside work hours.

I guess I could just bring that with me and not feel guilty.

-Courtney

It's your holiday from work. You shouldn't be working.

Leave your laptop in the office while you are on holiday."

This ^^^

You are given holiday days for a reason. You are entitled to a break. That there is no-one to cover for you is not your problem but your employers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To whom it may concern

I would like to request holiday starting "X" for "Y" days/weeks returning to work on "Z" please advise if this is authorised

Many Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't get me started on those who moan they can't get the time off they want, when they only go to book it a week in advance, especially when it's time children are off school

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Don't get me started on those who moan they can't get the time off they want, when they only go to book it a week in advance, especially when it's time children are off school

No worries, I'm booking it for the summer of next year. Hopefully that's enough notice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't get me started on those who moan they can't get the time off they want, when they only go to book it a week in advance, especially when it's time children are off school

No worries, I'm booking it for the summer of next year. Hopefully that's enough notice

Your leave request has been noted and has NOT been approved.

Now get back to work and stop perving on Fab

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I always book mine in April when the new leave year starts. Between school & childminder holidays I rarely take a day off for myself but have made a promise to change this.

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