Is it acceptable/appropriate to cut a contract short to take a vacation?
I'm currently on a six-month contract and there is a cruise I would like to go on that overlaps with the final days of my contract. I can see a pro and a con to asking for this.
Pro: Taking a vacation at the end of a contract is like taking a vacation between jobs. I was likely going to have a gap in my employment anyway.
Con: If I were to ask for this time off it would be like missing my last day of work. It may be considered some kind of general expectation that everyone is there on their last day so everyone can say goodbye and plan accordingly.
I know the answer to this will likely vary between companies and it all depends on the feelings of the hiring manager, etc. But I'm wondering if anyone has advice or knowledge about the workplace etiquette surrounding this question. When deciding which days off to ask for from work, is it generally considered okay to include your final days among them?
contractors vacation contracting leaving time-off
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I'm currently on a six-month contract and there is a cruise I would like to go on that overlaps with the final days of my contract. I can see a pro and a con to asking for this.
Pro: Taking a vacation at the end of a contract is like taking a vacation between jobs. I was likely going to have a gap in my employment anyway.
Con: If I were to ask for this time off it would be like missing my last day of work. It may be considered some kind of general expectation that everyone is there on their last day so everyone can say goodbye and plan accordingly.
I know the answer to this will likely vary between companies and it all depends on the feelings of the hiring manager, etc. But I'm wondering if anyone has advice or knowledge about the workplace etiquette surrounding this question. When deciding which days off to ask for from work, is it generally considered okay to include your final days among them?
contractors vacation contracting leaving time-off
asked 53 mins ago
Kyle Delaney
1603
Are you an independent contractor?
– Joe Strazzere
21 mins ago
It's through a staffing agency
– Kyle Delaney
10 mins ago
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I'm currently on a six-month contract and there is a cruise I would like to go on that overlaps with the final days of my contract. I can see a pro and a con to asking for this.
Pro: Taking a vacation at the end of a contract is like taking a vacation between jobs. I was likely going to have a gap in my employment anyway.
Con: If I were to ask for this time off it would be like missing my last day of work. It may be considered some kind of general expectation that everyone is there on their last day so everyone can say goodbye and plan accordingly.
I know the answer to this will likely vary between companies and it all depends on the feelings of the hiring manager, etc. But I'm wondering if anyone has advice or knowledge about the workplace etiquette surrounding this question. When deciding which days off to ask for from work, is it generally considered okay to include your final days among them?
contractors vacation contracting leaving time-off
asked 53 mins ago
Kyle Delaney
1603
I'm currently on a six-month contract and there is a cruise I would like to go on that overlaps with the final days of my contract. I can see a pro and a con to asking for this.
Pro: Taking a vacation at the end of a contract is like taking a vacation between jobs. I was likely going to have a gap in my employment anyway.
Con: If I were to ask for this time off it would be like missing my last day of work. It may be considered some kind of general expectation that everyone is there on their last day so everyone can say goodbye and plan accordingly.
I know the answer to this will likely vary between companies and it all depends on the feelings of the hiring manager, etc. But I'm wondering if anyone has advice or knowledge about the workplace etiquette surrounding this question. When deciding which days off to ask for from work, is it generally considered okay to include your final days among them?
contractors vacation contracting leaving time-off
contractors vacation contracting leaving time-off
asked 53 mins ago
Kyle Delaney
1603
asked 53 mins ago
Kyle Delaney
1603
asked 53 mins ago
Kyle Delaney
1603
asked 53 mins ago
Kyle Delaney
1603
asked 53 mins ago
Kyle Delaney
1603
1603
Are you an independent contractor?
– Joe Strazzere
21 mins ago
It's through a staffing agency
– Kyle Delaney
10 mins ago
add a comment |
Are you an independent contractor?
– Joe Strazzere
21 mins ago
It's through a staffing agency
– Kyle Delaney
10 mins ago
Are you an independent contractor?
– Joe Strazzere
21 mins ago
Are you an independent contractor?
– Joe Strazzere
21 mins ago
It's through a staffing agency
– Kyle Delaney
10 mins ago
It's through a staffing agency
– Kyle Delaney
10 mins ago
add a comment |
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