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New posty... Do I get leave?

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Si9975
Posts: 27
Joined: 27 Jan 2014, 18:36
Gender: Male

New posty... Do I get leave?

Post by Si9975 »

5th week in the job tomoz. But was wondering how annual leave works. My other half wants me to put a week in for May ..... But I've been told u have to book leave months and months in advance? Is this true?
Lounge Lizard
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 9458
Joined: 06 Aug 2007, 21:54

Re: New posty... Do I get leave?

Post by Lounge Lizard »

Lack of flexibility with leave is one of the worst aspects of the job so not much chance for May :sad: but this autumn you should be able to make a bid for May 2015. :Very Happy
kremmen
MAIL CENTRES/PROCESSING
Posts: 18
Joined: 02 Dec 2011, 15:55
Gender: Male

Re: New posty... Do I get leave?

Post by kremmen »

In our office there is a chart on the wall showing holiday slots for full and part time staff and it seems to be offered on a first come first served basis. I only arrived in December so I get last choice . However I had pre booked holiday and advised that date at interview and this is honoured despite the slots for that week being booked.

Also booked a week in April school holidays at the start of the year.

Paul
maximus12
Posts: 76
Joined: 22 Sep 2013, 08:59
Gender: Male

Re: New posty... Do I get leave?

Post by maximus12 »

Ask your dom, in my first year, as all holidays had been booked for that year, i just had to ask and he generally sorted it for when I wanted. I guess if your dom wants to help he can.