reallife Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Although I have never been tested on this one, I have always said that if my employer didn't authorise my holiday request, I would leave work or be sick and risk being sacked to attend. What would you guys do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display-Name Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I left my job when I couldn't get time off. However, I was 18 and working in a shoe shop the summer before I left for uni so was going to be leaving the job soon anyway. Not sure if that counts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Maybe a few years ago I would have had that mindset but not these days. Living 30 minutes away, the absolute worst case scenario would be to get there at 5pm on the Friday. I'd rather have two hard nights at Glastonbury and a job come Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJP Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I book my annual leave before anyone else, so always make sure I get Glasto off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Off sick and avoid social media and coming back to work looking euphoric wearing a Glastonbury tee shirt. Failing that just go for Friday night Saturday and Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatyeti24 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 We work for ourselves so it's not the same, but summer is our busiest time and this year we are closing for over a week to attend the festival which means turning our backs on a good chunk of income. We'll still have jobs when we get back though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquility of Solitude Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 In a heartbeat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sku Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 If you're at least half respectable employee, then a simple "Give me the time off, or I will be forced to leave my job", should provoke the desired outcome. Actually making clear that you are dead serious that you are willing to leave your job over the matter, should be enough to convince all but the hardiest of managers to grant your leave. Of course, doesn't work if they wanted to get rid of you anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Gwertigan Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) No. When I was counselling to many people relied on me Edited April 22, 2019 by Rufus Gwertigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 My boss last festival refused my leave on the basis another supervisor had booked it off to attend his first Glastonbury ....I was livid and made my strong feelings very well known and I think this probably included threats to leave .... the following day he told me it was a wind up ... he knew me well ... this year he's cooking me breakfast in the camper van fields as compensation 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagelaureate Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Because of my job, I have to be back on the Monday and had to take a day and a half unpaid. Next year, I can't see me getting to the site until Thursday night at the earliest - sad but not worthy of leaving a job I enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourkid1984 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Having just started working at a school and absolutely loving it I don't see myself quitting my job to go to Glastonbury even though for me Glastonbury is in a league of it's own when it comes to festivals. I knew when taking the job that for as long as I'm in this job I am very unlikely to be able to go to Glastonbury again so this year I am really going to make the most of it. If I was in a job that didn't require being there in late June/early July then I would find it really hard to understand why an organisation wouldn't give the time off. It's not like Glastonbury is over a peak time of the year for time off and because of the need to try for tickets so long before the festival it means there's loads of notice and therefore even less reasons for the leave not to be granted so if that was the case then I would at least look for a new job and want out ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I've certainly made it clear that from my perspective attending Glastonbury is non negotiable. Not really sure how far I'd be prepared to push it if they tried to refuse my leave - I'd certainly pull every string I could and I'm pretty sure it would never come to needing to quit or call in sick if it was just for one long weekend. But then I've always been careful to cover myself for that weekend so even if my immediate colleagues wanted to go to the festival they'd be too late - I already have leave approved for the 2020 festival and also mentioned the 2021 dates on that same E-Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Depends 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Gwertigan Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, ourkid1984 said: Having just started working at a school and absolutely loving it I don't see myself quitting my job to go to Glastonbury even though for me Glastonbury is in a league of it's own when it comes to festivals. I knew when taking the job that for as long as I'm in this job I am very unlikely to be able to go to Glastonbury again so this year I am really going to make the most of it. If I was in a job that didn't require being there in late June/early July then I would find it really hard to understand why an organisation wouldn't give the time off. It's not like Glastonbury is over a peak time of the year for time off and because of the need to try for tickets so long before the festival it means there's loads of notice and therefore even less reasons for the leave not to be granted so if that was the case then I would at least look for a new job and want out ASAP. I used to be a school governor and was on the board dealing with staff issues like pay and holidays (or perks).There is a lot of wiggle room and often space for compromise, you might have to do a fundraiser or summer/winter fair or two. Just be up front about it. I used to take my 5 kids out as well as taking them out for snowdays. I appreciate it's not the same but your application may fall on similar ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergirl Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I would. I have always done shift work for this very reason. Flexibility to do what I want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourkid1984 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 17 minutes ago, Rufus Gwertigan said: I used to be a school governor and was on the board dealing with staff issues like pay and holidays (or perks).There is a lot of wiggle room and often space for compromise, you might have to do a fundraiser or summer/winter fair or two. Just be up front about it. I used to take my 5 kids out as well as taking them out for snowdays. I appreciate it's not the same but your application may fall on similar ears. Yeah I suppose I meant I can't bank on being allowed the time off. I work within a small specialist provision which has it's own specialist staff which is great but means there's less options for cover if I have the time off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Gwertigan Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, ourkid1984 said: Yeah I suppose I meant I can't bank on being allowed the time off. I work within a small specialist provision which has it's own specialist staff which is great but means there's less options for cover if I have the time off. My philosophy in life is "you don't get if you don't ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourkid1984 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rufus Gwertigan said: My philosophy in life is "you don't get if you don't ask Oh don't get me wrong I will be asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutchmaster Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 On the job hunt at the moment so it's a bit awkward as my mum's booked us on a family holiday at the start of June so a bit wary a prospective employer might say no to two weeks off in June. It's a good job I don't like my family that much... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titters Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) I changed jobs back in 2010 - I asked for Glastonbury week as annual leave in the interview, which was agreed. When I started, I found my boss (who had interviewed me) had booked his holidays the same week, and I was required in the office. I didn't kick up a fuss, and had a BBQ, watched Gorrillaz on the TV (seemed good on the box), sank too much Brothers cider... Disappointed but made the best of it. I have made sure that a repeat hasn't occured since. Having just been through a fairly difficult job hunt, and keeping an eye on mortgage payments while doing so, I would not give up a paid position to attend the festival. If leave was (unfairly) refused, I might go hunting for a more understanding company next time ahead of the following festival.... Would I throw a sickie if I think I could get away with it? Of course. Would I get away with it the amount I talk about Glastonbury? Not a chance. Edited April 22, 2019 by Titters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morph100 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I would ask for Tuesday to Monday off if they said no I would haggle until I got at least some time off. Even if it was just Friday or Monday I could still make a good glasto out of that. this year will be my first reduced days year due to child care, planning going Thursday morning instead of Tuesday morning and coming back Sunday night. Missing Tuesday night campervanning and Wednesday bimbling is going to be hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 My job comes to an end at the end of next month so I'm currently on the look out. As I've known this was coming for some time, we concentrated on paying off the mortgage so am lucky enough not to be in a desparate situation. I wouldn't take a job this year if I'm lucky enough to be offered one and they won't allow me 6 days at the end of June but who knows what the future holds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero000 Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) Fortunately it's never been an issue, but probably not. I value my current job too much and I'm fortunate to enjoy it. Edited April 22, 2019 by zero000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Dickfingers Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I’m a self employed electrician, I’ve been self employed too long now and I think I’ve become unemployable. I don’t ask I tell people I’ll be off at x date, if they don’t like it I’ll wrap my gear up start another site the next day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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