New job and holidays

[Metalhead]

I've seen a job that I'd really like to apply for, however the advert states that you can't take any holiday within 10 weeks of the start date due to training. We've got a family holiday booked an paid for 5 weeks after the given start date.

Would it be a waste of time to apply, or do you think if it came down to it and they offered me the job there would be some way to negotiate on this?

[Supermum222]

I would try negotiating. Any hols already booked are honoured for new starters where I work (NHS). I don't see any reason why they couldn't take a gap in training.

[Metalhead]

Thanks Super!

[spookyskeleton]

Depends on the job/type of training. Where I work, the training courses are set (it is a 9 week training course for 10-12 people at a time) so if you had a holiday booked, you would be asked to wait for the next training course as the training couldn't be paused for you iyswim.

[Picturesinthefirelight]

When they have gone to the trouble of specifically stating it I would think the no holiday is pretty inflexible.

[WidowWadman]

Whenever I was offered a job I was always asked whether I had any holidays already booked and they were honoured. The statement wouldn't stop me from applying, if they really want you, they will accomodate you.

[Metalhead]

Thanks all. I might apply anyway and if it comes to it, maybe I could negotiate the start date instead and start after my holiday. (Or more likely I won't even get an interview...)