New Job!

[Claireeno]

I'm in Australia, and just got a job today as a Dental assistant which i'll be starting Monday, But I have tickets to go home for Christmas on the 7th of December (as that was the only ticket I could get) and the surgery doesnt close until around the 23rd. How do I go about asking for time off when I havnt even started yet?

[ummmm]

I wish I could jump on a plane and spend xmas with you in Oz :-) xx

[Claireeno]

Well if i do manage to get home for xmas? maybe you could take a trip to ireland for a weekend?xx

[ummmm]

I'll have a word with Farty....I don't think his Mum & Dad are going back for xmas...They're heading back today.

[Claireeno]

There going to Ireland today, or heading home today? Most of Dublin was flooded not so long ago.. A months rainfall over night, I know that doesnt sound anything out of the ordinary, but it was bad!

[ummmm]

Heading to Ireland today. Yeah, heard about the floods, but I think they'll be flying into Knock.

[fliptheswitch]

Definitely worth a go. When it comes to Christmas and families, most people are pretty understanding... unless they're scrooge!
My sister spent one Christmas in Oz, when she was travelling, and didn't like it at all. She said having a bbq on the beach on Christmas day was very, very strange.
I'd leave it a couple of days, then mention it. Say you only found out when you informed your family member that you'd got a new job.

[Claireeno]

Cool... How long are they going for? I really hope I can get this time off... My stomach is in knots thinking about it, I havnt told anyone about us coming home, Watty hasnt either... So dont open your mouth , comprenday :) x

[ummmm]

Okay....I'll keep quiet ;-)

And hopefully they'll be sympathetic like Flip says xx

[Claireeno]

Me too.... Pray to st. Anthony for me :) xx

[grasscarp]

St Anthony is for lost things.

[Claireeno]

I will be lost if i dont get home!

[TTG]

As it's been asked before, I think if you mentioned it at the interview stage it would not have been a problem. Maybe see HR and discuss.

[Eve]

How long would you be away for? If it's paid holiday then you'd usually be paid as normal so they are likely to be reluctuant to do that so early on as, should you leave quickly, they could end up out of pocket having paid for holidays that you haven't accrued through service.

Might be worth suggesting you go unpaid for the holiday for now and maybe get paid for them at a later date once you've accrued the holiday so they are assured they won't lose out.

Alternatively, if it could cause problems like them changing their mind about you working there, you could suggest going unpaid (thereby keeping your holidays for a later date).

Would they be likely to get a temp in to cover your holiday? Difficult to know until you start though.