Direct report from the nightmare

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Some of these things aren't like the other.

I've never been in a job where I needed to get PTO approved. Sounds like a nursing home.

so you just take vacation whenever?

Yes. Of course.

I put it on the calendar but nobody can tell me no, you can't do that. It's my responsibility.

This is an unusual. The point is not to “tell you no” but to give your colleagues an active heads up.

The direct did that. She booked flights and hotels and then put the dates on her manager’s calendar, hence the heads up.

That’s no heads-up. That’s a FYI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of these things aren't like the other.

I've never been in a job where I needed to get PTO approved. Sounds like a nursing home.

so you just take vacation whenever?

Yes. Of course.

I put it on the calendar but nobody can tell me no, you can't do that. It's my responsibility.

This is an unusual. The point is not to “tell you no” but to give your colleagues an active heads up.

The direct did that. She booked flights and hotels and then put the dates on her manager’s calendar, hence the heads up.

That’s no heads-up. That’s a FYI.

What’s the difference between a “heads up” and an FYI?

I think the only actual issue OP cited that’s problematic is the failure to meet the required weekly in person days.

If the company requires advance approval for leave, failure to get it would be a problem. But ever since I’ve been doing white collar professional work, I’ve never had to do that so I’m not assuming it’s required at OP’s workplace. Also, unless it’s a medical appointment you can’t really ask off in advance for sick leave. Finally, unless the company has a policy about where remote work can be done, it’s not an employee’s fault for working elsewhere. And if there is a policy shame on OP for not ensuring her staff member knew about it.

All in all I think OP is manufacturing complaints because she doesn’t like this employee. And her boss will see it for what it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of these things aren't like the other.

I've never been in a job where I needed to get PTO approved. Sounds like a nursing home.

so you just take vacation whenever?

Yes. Of course.

I put it on the calendar but nobody can tell me no, you can't do that. It's my responsibility.

This is an unusual. The point is not to “tell you no” but to give your colleagues an active heads up.

The direct did that. She booked flights and hotels and then put the dates on her manager’s calendar, hence the heads up.

That’s no heads-up. That’s a FYI.

A heads up is an FYI. A heads up is “I’m going to be out x weeks and wanted to let you know.”

Asking for permission is what the OP clearly wants and that looks like this: “I would like to take the last week of August off. Please let me know if that works.”

[Anonymous]

Update OP? Have you addressed this yet?

[Anonymous]

I think you should leave it alone. She’s a happy employee. End of story.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of these things aren't like the other.

I've never been in a job where I needed to get PTO approved. Sounds like a nursing home.

so you just take vacation whenever?

Yes. Of course.

I put it on the calendar but nobody can tell me no, you can't do that. It's my responsibility.

This is an unusual. The point is not to “tell you no” but to give your colleagues an active heads up.

The direct did that. She booked flights and hotels and then put the dates on her manager’s calendar, hence the heads up.

That’s no heads-up. That’s a FYI.

A heads up is an FYI. A heads up is “I’m going to be out x weeks and wanted to let you know.”

Asking for permission is what the OP clearly wants and that looks like this: “I would like to take the last week of August off. Please let me know if that works.”

Why should she even have to ask? It’s not like you need coverage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of these things aren't like the other.

I've never been in a job where I needed to get PTO approved. Sounds like a nursing home.

so you just take vacation whenever?

Yes. Of course.

I put it on the calendar but nobody can tell me no, you can't do that. It's my responsibility.

This is an unusual. The point is not to “tell you no” but to give your colleagues an active heads up.

The direct did that. She booked flights and hotels and then put the dates on her manager’s calendar, hence the heads up.

That’s no heads-up. That’s a FYI.

A heads up is an FYI. A heads up is “I’m going to be out x weeks and wanted to let you know.”

Asking for permission is what the OP clearly wants and that looks like this: “I would like to take the last week of August off. Please let me know if that works.”

Why should she even have to ask? It’s not like you need coverage.

OP wants a power trip.

[Anonymous]

Working from other locations is the biggest issue. If caught, could have financial ramifications for the staff member, and it would be pretty each to catch.