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Original poster

To throw a strop in my notice period?

45 replies

fackinell · 26/06/2013 19:47

Have quit job Grin and working out my notice. I only had to give 2wks notice but gave a month. I have now been kindly given the gift of an amazing day out next wk (can only be this day and I get 3 days off a wk from work.)

Boss today said it doesn't look do-able (but not confirmed yet.) they're not replacing me when I go but two people will be on holidays next wk. I'm really pissed off at the thought I can't get my day out (probably.) AIBU to say stuff it I've done my required notice and quit early or refuse to work that day?

I'm due a day in lieu but have been informed I can't take it in my notice period. I will be paid for it along with my outstanding holiday pay. I'm going to be working from home for myself and pt for DP if need be. I wont need a ref from them. I always switch shifts, work over and come in on days off to cover sickness so I'm Angry that I may miss my day out.

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ICantRememberWhatSheSaid · 26/06/2013 20:43

I wouldn't do it but I would ask them again.

I definitely would not pretend I was sick. It is theft and its dishonest.

The main thing is is that you originally said you were working that day so they should be able to rely on you. The fact you are working an 'extra' two weeks notice is completely irrelevant. That was your choice.

If you do choose to take the day off at least be honest about it.

HerrenaHarridan · 26/06/2013 20:48

Tbh since your leaving anyway I would just be honest.

"I will not be in on x day. I'm sorry if its inconvenient for you but your just going to have to learn to manage without me, feel free to make it unpaid leave etc"

thebody · 26/06/2013 20:49

Yeah I would just be honest and say you can't do that day.

What can they do really. They can't withhold your pay cheque as you will have honoured your contract.

Good luck with your new chapter.

Original poster
fackinell · 26/06/2013 21:03

Thanks everyone. I shall take the advice of I won't be able to work that day. And shall keep my trap shut in future about extra helping out!! Grin

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fanjobiscuits · 26/06/2013 23:01

In that case I would strop away

fanjobiscuits · 26/06/2013 23:02

Oops posted post-end of thread convo - doh!

BriansBrain · 26/06/2013 23:07

Don't lie, just say you won't be coming in that day and will be using your lieu day.

I understand paying holiday but the lieu day is a day owed to you!

edam · 26/06/2013 23:10

Yeah, the lieu day is a day owed to you - they can't just say they are going to pay you for it.

edam · 26/06/2013 23:11

(Well, they can try, but you can say 'no'.)

Original poster
fackinell · 26/06/2013 23:20

Exactly what my DM just said on the the phone. So glad to be leaving this shitty job with no respect for its workers.

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maninawomansworld · 02/07/2013 13:21

I'd tell them that as you've done your required notice you will be taking the day off and remind them that you're working the month's notice out of the goodness of your heart. As you don't need a reference then you can do exactly as you please - in fact sod it, just walk out and tell them you won't be coming back.

Pigsmummy · 02/07/2013 13:27

You might not get paid if you call in sick during notice period however I would ask boss again, just say something along the lines of how important it is to you and that you continued to work hard during notice period and that you will continue to do so. Could you offer to add an extra day to the end of notice period instead?

HorryIsUpduffed · 02/07/2013 13:28

If you are in a small industry, piss nobody off. In fact, be careful generally because you never know whose best friend or brother is interviewing/line managing you later on.

I think that saying "I am no longer available for that date, which is outside my contracted period" is the best course of action.

Original poster
fackinell · 02/07/2013 19:11

Thanks all, well the good news is after a chat with deputy manager and saying, look this is bloody unfair, I should have left already and I'm supernumerary, really. I let you guys know a week ago (and shamelessly added a medical appointment for good measure.) I got it off!!! Grin

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QueenStromba · 02/07/2013 23:01

Good on you. There's no way I'd have put up with that. I once quit a steady holiday job while at uni because I was told that I couldn't have a day off for a friend's funeral because another member of staff was away and the supervisor wanted the day off to go to the funeral. He forgot that since I was just there for the easter holiday I didn't really count towards the more than two members of staff off rule. He changed his mind once I quit but it was too late then. I'd like to think he got a good bollocking for that because I was worth two of any of the other staff and the holidays were the busiest times.

NoelEdmundsWig · 02/07/2013 23:08

Phew! Glad it worked out.

shame they couldnt have been so reasonable when you first asked.

Original poster
fackinell · 04/07/2013 06:40

Thank you, had a fantastic day Grin

In general, places can treat you like shit these days as jobs are so scarce. Roll on next week when I leave!!!

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McGeeDiNozzo · 04/07/2013 07:23

Don't throw a sickie. There's no need. If you don't need a reference from them just take it as legitimate unpaid leave.

McGeeDiNozzo · 04/07/2013 07:24

oh well - well done for sorting it!

Tortoiseonthehalfshell · 04/07/2013 07:28

^its kk to do a strop
everone gets moody some times in there period^

Grin rosepettel

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