Alright to ask?
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Anonymous
| I've been with a new family for a little over two months. When they hired me, they told me I would be paid whenever they took vacation in addition to my two weeks paid vacation. I know they are leaving the country for two weeks at the end of November, but am unsure about the actual dates/when they will be needing me, etc. I know the grandma is coming into town a little bit before they leave to spend time, too. Do you think it would be appropriate for me to inquire the exact dates they will be gone? I don't want it to seem like oh my gosh, I need a vacation, but at the same time, I'd like to plan ahead. |
Anonymous
| It's not inappropriate at all, especially if they're travelling over the holidays. I would politely ask at the end of a day if they've set definite dates for their November trip. |
Anonymous
| It is all right (alright is not a word) to ask. |
Anonymous
| Definitely ask. |
Anonymous
| Are you feing crazy? So sick of these doormat nannies. Of course it's okay to ask! You have a life too and should be able to plan it! |
Anonymous
| I don't think there's any problem with asking, but I would also get clarity if any of this time is your official vacation time vs just likely time off. If it's official vacation time, assuming a model where they are picking some of the vacation, then make plans. If it's just likely extra time off, I wouldn't make any plans you can't cancel, as they are paying you under the assumption you are available to work. |
Anonymous
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Of course it's ok to ask. And you should get clarity about the payment part also (if there is any uncertainty.)
- MB |
Anonymous
| Sure you can ask, since November is already next month and they cannot blame you for wanting to plan ahead. |
Anonymous
| Alright is most certainly a word. |
Anonymous
Is alwrong a word? No and neither is alright. |
Anonymous
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Looks like you're all wrong, PP.
http://i.word.com/idictionary/Alright%20. |