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AIBU To Take 2 days Annual Leave for dog getting neutered

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ML5 · 02/09/2025 23:07

Getting our dog neutered next week so have to take Annual Leave for when he goes in & also the next day when he’s at home.
What are your thoughts on this?

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BIossomtoes · 02/09/2025 23:19

IMissSparkling · 02/09/2025 23:10

I think it's a ridiculous reason to take annual leave and if I was your manager I would be a bit Hmm

If you were her manager why would you even know why she was taking time off? Personal reasons covers it.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 02/09/2025 23:17

IMissSparkling · 02/09/2025 23:10

I think it's a ridiculous reason to take annual leave and if I was your manager I would be a bit Hmm

Why would you care what people do with their annual leave? Stupid comment

Blissker · 02/09/2025 23:16

First post nails it. You don't need to offer up your reasons for scrutiny.

If it's a particularly difficult date for work and they don't approve your leave, it's easy enough to change the date of the op.

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ML5 · 02/09/2025 23:16

Taking Dog in early morning picking up mid-afternoon.

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Cheyennegreen · 02/09/2025 23:15

ML5 · 02/09/2025 23:12

Fair enough but at the same time I can’t leave dog alone at home & also have to take/pick up from Vets

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Seriously, it’s nobody’s business why you’re taking annual leave - if what you’re worried about is its short notice, if there’s cover it makes no difference. You could be getting a Brazilian butt lift, taking two days off to weed your flowerbeds, going on a 48h rave or doing a pilgrimage. It’s nobody’s business!

FebruaryUsername · 02/09/2025 23:14

I've never told work what my annual leave is for, nor have they asked. Take your leave for whatever you want/need.
A good portion of my leave has been used for vet trips over the years.

Mandarinaduck · 02/09/2025 23:13

Surely you don't have to give reasons for annual leave???
Just take it and do whatever you like with it.

oviraptor21 · 02/09/2025 23:13

You don't even need to give a reason.
But it seems a pretty good one to me. I guess the day you take your dog in doesn't strictly need the whole day off but the day you collect and even the next day depending on what time you collect you should be there to keep them safe.

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ML5 · 02/09/2025 23:12

IMissSparkling · 02/09/2025 23:10

I think it's a ridiculous reason to take annual leave and if I was your manager I would be a bit Hmm

Fair enough but at the same time I can’t leave dog alone at home & also have to take/pick up from Vets

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Cheyennegreen · 02/09/2025 23:12

Why does your boss need to know what you’re doing with your annual leave? Just take it

mrsfollowill · 02/09/2025 23:11

Leave is taken when you want it generally so take it! Better than calling in sick (which I have had people try to do!) because they are anxious and depressed about their dog/cat/tortoise

IMissSparkling · 02/09/2025 23:10

I think it's a ridiculous reason to take annual leave and if I was your manager I would be a bit Hmm

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ML5 · 02/09/2025 23:10

Haven’t taken the Annual Leave yet but booking it tomorrow have a good relationship with my Colleague who knows but also with my Boss who doesn’t know reason for me booking the Annual Leave tomorrow as she was off today

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TimeForTeaAndG · 02/09/2025 23:10

I don't see an issue. Annual leave isn't just for going on holiday.

steff13 · 02/09/2025 23:08

It's your leave, do what you want with it.

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