Got offered a new job on Friday. YAY! was caught a bit off guard as they said would call and let me know outcome on Monday (today) and was on holiday at the time so completely forgot to mention that I have a 4 week holiday booked for the summer (am moving from a term time to non term time role). Should I just drop them an email and mention it tomorrow?
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Mrsttcno1 · 18/03/2024 19:27
You can let them know, but be prepared for the fact they might decide not to proceed with you or may advise you that they cannot approve your leave.
There’s no legal requirement for a new employer to honour this & general rule is that you must mention it at interview or at the very least before you are offered the job.
shearwater2 · 19/03/2024 06:31
If a company decided they wanted to rescind an offer to me because I'd booked a holiday I'd consider that a lucky escape from a toxic workplace.
What the hell? Like companies have so much choice of good candidates right now that they could be so picky. Most are desperate to good people.
Mrsttcno1 · 18/03/2024 19:27
You can let them know, but be prepared for the fact they might decide not to proceed with you or may advise you that they cannot approve your leave.
There’s no legal requirement for a new employer to honour this & general rule is that you must mention it at interview or at the very least before you are offered the job.
Changingplace · 19/03/2024 07:17
Totally agree, it’s completely normal for new starters to have holidays already booked, never heard of a job offer being withdrawn on the basis of pre booked leave.
shearwater2 · 19/03/2024 06:31
If a company decided they wanted to rescind an offer to me because I'd booked a holiday I'd consider that a lucky escape from a toxic workplace.
What the hell? Like companies have so much choice of good candidates right now that they could be so picky. Most are desperate to good people.
Mrsttcno1 · 18/03/2024 19:27
You can let them know, but be prepared for the fact they might decide not to proceed with you or may advise you that they cannot approve your leave.
There’s no legal requirement for a new employer to honour this & general rule is that you must mention it at interview or at the very least before you are offered the job.
SunshineaftertheRai3 · 21/03/2024 09:37
All sorted sent an email. Was absolutely fine about it. Just told me to book the holidays on the system once I start.
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