Last week, I made a post about how my manager is suggesting I work through Christmas break to meet a deadline, despite me already letting my team know of my planned Christmas vacation. Well, I just saw that my manager will be on PTO starting the day I scheduled my vacation to start through the end of the year 😵‍💫 absolutely cannot wait to quit

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You’re taking your vacation, right? Take your vacation.

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Good for you, OP!!

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consulting horror story for the books

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While he/she may be suggesting, you should be telling. Regardless of if you’re an entry level team member or not.

When it comes to these situations I don’t even leave space for someone to squeeze that suggestion in.

I will typically say: “I won’t be available during that week” end of story

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Good for you friend

Escalate immediately. In conversation, Inform (don’t ask) engagement lead you are taking PTO for the holidays and if they push back let them know you’ll be seeking other opportunities and to begin preparing for transition once identified (inside or outside org). Reply with summary of your conversation and cc your staffing partner

and be prepared to never be staffed again - wrong advice

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