Archived What's the most time I can realistically request for a vacation?

[zabbaza]

Unpaid time off. I want to go spend a week or so visiting family out of state. I've been working for about 9 months now. My attendance hasn't been great due to some health problems so I worry I'll get denied. Is a week or maybe 10 days off reasonable if I request it way in advance, and not during any major holidays/events? I've never requested time off before so I have no idea how this works. :/

I'm also worried because I'm gonna have to request at least 2 weeks off for surgery at some point in the next year. I realize that counts as a medical LOA, but still, I don't want them to get mad at me for being gone so much.

 

[tgtfla]

First off ,don't even mention loa for next year,secondly, a week or 10 days is not excessive but the longer in advance you request the more likely you are to get approved,I usually ask my leader very early telling them I have to book airfare etc and get that approval and as soon as I can get it into the system I make sure they approve it that day.

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

If you are having surgery, use the short term disability. That way, you can get some pay while you are out.

 

[TM2]

Should be fine.

 

[redandkhaki]

Doesn't seem like a problem.
I take off a month every two years to go overseas to see family.

 

[buliSBI]

Check with your HR. Try ST disability or FMLA first.