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Is it acceptable to take 2 weeks off at christmas?

26 replies

CrazyBabies · 10/11/2011 18:36

Hi there, When I speak to new parents I say I take 4 weeks per year off. I took a couple of days at the beginning of June, and 6 days in summer hols. A new family started in June, so i only took a week in the summer.
Am worried about saying I will be having two weeks off during christmas. Second week - no fee.
Is this ok. Holiday has now been booked as husband wanted to book whilst good deal with flights.
I have a cm friend who can do cover. These two families have grans that some times look after their grand children.
Just feel bad.
I feel I have provided a very good service - its all been positive, and I worked my day off this week, and am flexible.
I would like to know your thoughts please

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LaurieFairyCake · 10/11/2011 18:41

What's in your contract about notice - 6 weeks isn't long for some people to get holiday.

I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong but I've had jobs where you need to plan your leave and would have needed to know earlier than this.