Is it ok to take paid time off right after I started my new job?

It will definitely make you look unreliable, especially with no warning before hand as they move forward with plans. Not sure how much patience i'd have for that on an entry level position. If you do just hope a business need doesn't come up that makes you quickly expendable. I'd side eye till you proved your worth.
 
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absolutely shouldn't do it because it leaves a bad impression.

With that said unless specific projects or deadlines are due, it's never made sense to me that companies worry so much about when an employee takes off. it's certain rules and stigmas that just exist in that world due to tradition.
 
concur with the rest of these guys, don't do it. Only legit things are a family emergency, medical issues, or honeymoon.
 
not a good idea unless it was discussed prior to getting the job and it was already planned.... i was at my job for 4 years and i switched departments and my second week there i asked for a day off thats it and my boss was giving me crap saying i just started... i ended up not taking that 1 day off... im still hesitant to ask for a day off but im a need to ask immediately because i have a wedding this month and will be crashing sunday night at the hotel... not trying to go to work early in the morning :lol:
 
WorldGoneMad said:
Thanks for everyone's opinion!

Its set then. Im going to plan for mid October. How many months in advance should I tell him in yalls opinion? Sorry for so many newb questions lol
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Usually theearlier the better. In your case since its a new job, I would say a month or two.
 
If u had a trip planned already or gotta take time off for a serious reason (kids, death in the fam, legal trouble etc) do what u gotta do
 
jjs136 said:
Bad look imo unless it's for personal reasons (family, personal health, etc.)

You can't wait for your real vacations to kick in?

Should've asked to start one week later and do wtv before starting on the job.
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Huh? Am I reading this thread right? 1 year until you use YOUR vacation? 

Most probationary periods are 90 days, after that fair game.

I would advise against taking time before then, but if they didn't want you taking time off they wouldn't give it to you, and If they hold it against you, find a company that won't.
 
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I actually think it's okay if you arent taking any other days off. If youve already earned PTO, you should be able to use it.
 
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NikeTalker23 said:
Would never ask for vacation time within the first year of new employment.
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This. I know yall saying at least 6 months, but i prefer a year so that way ill be known really well in a positive manner.

I just started my job last year May and didnt take any time off(except for a few sick days) until December arrived, manager said to use up all your vacation hours before the years up since they renew it
(we got bought out by another company so everything was gonna be refreshed)


...a whole month off :pimp:


also im suprised no probationary periods, nice!
 
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One whole year?! Yall buggin lol

Probably should have mentioned this during the interview period, if it was planned then.

May might be a little soon for a whole week if you just started.

Some of yall are trippin tho :lol: if you have the PTO, use it. As long as you're putting your time in through the approved methods, there shouldn't be an issue.
 
ERACISM said:
It's your PTO, use it how you wish.

If you're a hard worker and never get sick, you'll gain the respeck regardless.
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Yea I'm not understanding the apprehension.

If you're good, 1 week of vacation won't outweigh the 40+ weeks that you're working there during 2017 man.
 
If you have the PTO, you don't have any large, looming project that others will have to pick up your slack, and your direct supervisor/manager is ok with it, I say go for it.

I had an employee that in calendar year 2016 (after our department was picked up by a new company, resetting all of our PTO to zero) take 2 weeks off for his honeymoon, 4 days off to visit his wife's aunt, and 6 days "work from home" at Christmas to go his wife's family. His PTO was in the negative. He left 2 months ago, pretty sure he didn't recieve a check for his last 2 weeks, due to his negative PTO balance. He was a good worker and a smart dude, type to come in early and stay late.

Now, everyone at my company is in a holding pattern due to new regulations. We won't find out until next week whether or not we'll be employed after March 31.

These companies don't give a damb about you. As long as you do your job well, you have no obligation to make personal sacrifice for someone else's bottom line.
 
figured there would be some Dame Dash references...let me be the first to invoke his name...:nerd:
 
It's because they don't give a damn about you I wouldn't give them cause to doubt you after a week in. Remember this is an entry-level position, 1 week in and you haven't said if this was pre planned or important. At this stage you're super expendable. You're in, atleast get to know the people and culture well then ask the question. Like mentioned before most places have a 90 day probationary period if not notified beforehand. Dudes talking that 1 year **** are incredibly out of their minds though and don't even know it.
 
Mark Antony said:
It's because they don't give a damn about you I wouldn't give them cause to doubt you after a week in.
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It would take more than a week to replace OP. Most companies would rather deal with an employee taking a week off (if allowable, depends on your HR and situation) than having to hire someone new. Multiple interviews, candidate selection, paperwork and onboarding, not to mention if a fired employee is disgruntled and decides to file a claim with EEOC or similar agency.
 
Yea idk about the wait a year bs :lol: :x ...most jobs I've had you can take off whenever after the probation period, and tbh if you got a good reason and give them the heads up Jobs are cool with you being off in my experience
 
i say no. probationary period or not, i don't think its a good look taking time off so soon.
 
richiecotite said:
Mark Antony said:
It's because they don't give a damn about you I wouldn't give them cause to doubt you after a week in.
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It would take more than a week to replace OP. Most companies would rather deal with an employee taking a week off (if allowable, depends on your HR and situation) than having to hire someone new. Multiple interviews, candidate selection, paperwork and onboarding, not to mention if a fired employee is disgruntled and decides to file a claim with EEOC or similar agency.
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During the interview process there's a 2nd and 3rd option that went through the vetting, a week in they'll likely still be available. People accept offers then decline at the start often, businesses keep options.
 
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