Looks like you're all wrong, PP.

http://i.word.com/idictionary/Alright%20.

Anonymous wrote:Alright is most certainly a word.

Is alwrong a word? No and neither is alright.

Alright is most certainly a word.

Sure you can ask, since November is already next month and they cannot blame you for wanting to plan ahead.

Of course it's ok to ask. And you should get clarity about the payment part also (if there is any uncertainty.)

- MB

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.

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!

Definitely ask.

It is all right (alright is not a word) to ask.

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.

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.