Starting a new job next month, and considering taking two days off for kids’ spring break next month. Not sure whether it’s appropriate to request time off for a new job (I would’ve preferred not to take any time off for first three months). I may just be able to just ask for a single Friday off (so 1 day rather than 2 days).

Any thoughts on whether I should proceed with the request? I just came from big law and want to make sure I’m not making a bad impression on my colleagues.

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Tell you’re recruiter you have a pre planned vacation before you start

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Or just adjust your start date so you have enough time to wind up your affairs with your previous office.

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If you don’t ask for it as part of the overall entry you’ll never get it.

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I wouldn’t think twice about someone asking for two days off - especially in spring break

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Depending on the environment, they’d likely be flexible. I would let them know upfront you have 2 days that you had planned off with your kids and you can always add you’ll be reachable by phone/email if anything urgent comes up.

They just want you the first week to get IT and everything set up. Totally fine to tell them you have a planned vacation.

I don’t think two days is a big deal especially if you ask in advance and it seems you have plenty of time since you start in a month. I wouldn’t want to work in a place that makes a big deal out of 2 days for spring break with children. That said, you don’t even need to disclose the reason, just explain you have a personal commitment.

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