I'm on a new project and next week will be my third week. Next Wednesday is also my birthday and I'm wondering if it's kosher to request PTO that day to be with my fiancé and enjoy the day. Thoughts?

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Hey, if you have the PTO and there is nothing pressing, take it!

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Yeah my project is local. And it's mainly needed on the actual day bc I was just on the bench so he planned all this stuff for the actual day to be a fun filled surprise. Now he has to cancel and reschedule things, which makes me feel bad and is also just annoying for him to have to don

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If you travel like 90% of us do, taking a Wednesday off means that you effectively cannot travel that week as it would make no sense logistically. Then you're asking for four days away from the client, not one. Use your head, EY2.

Personally I'd rather take a long weekend trip with my fiancee for my birthday rather than a random Wednesday. Much more meaningful and enjoyable. If the engagement is local then my comment doesn't stand.

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Do you have any pressing deadlines? No? Then go for it! This is a completely reasonable request. Happy birthday!!

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Take Friday off. Do you have to celebrate on your actual birthday? We're not in elementary school anymore where the actual day is important...

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I'm sure you're a great Manager or SM, D2.

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Eh, I'd give you the time but would also side eye that. Agree with D2.

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Did you let them know the PTO days you'd like before you rolled on? Setting the right expectation is key. Definitely don't lie about why you're taking time off - it's not that hard to figure out it's your birthday. I'd ask for it if you're local, but use this as a lesson to be more proactive about requesting time off.

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I have that same issue!

You should mention it today

U mad bro?

I agree with you. 😂

I would lie about the reason. I wouldn't tell people you want to take the day off because it's your birthday.

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