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OK one more question about holiday...

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At my interview I was asked if there was any time I was unavailable to work for royal mail. I gave him a few holiday dates i have booked and he wrote them down on this form which was due to be sent back to HR or somewhere.

I'm guessing that time off will be honoured? he didnt say it was a problem. just wrote them down and said ok. just dont want to be having a huge issue a month into my start.

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At my place new starters pre-booked holidays are always honoured.
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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:At my place new starters pre-booked holidays are always honoured.
Same here....

Others have asked for X time to be told 'no way full up' new starter has just been given it despite taking us over the allocation.
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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:At my place new starters pre-booked holidays are always honoured.
ah ok. so should i just mention nearer the time? its not until end of july anyway so...
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nerradc wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:At my place new starters pre-booked holidays are always honoured.
ah ok. so should i just mention nearer the time? its not until end of july anyway so...
Yes - They should be been advised by HR/Recruitment but mention it in the first few days, and if you can when you meet the manager who is responsible for you. Also a word to the wise, make sure that the reasons for taking the holiday as booked are clear in your mind, the manager "may" ask you to change it and if you don't want to a clear answer is better than appearing uncertain.
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Re: OK one more question about holiday...

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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
nerradc wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:At my place new starters pre-booked holidays are always honoured.
ah ok. so should i just mention nearer the time? its not until end of july anyway so...
Yes - They should be been advised by HR/Recruitment but mention it in the first few days, and if you can when you meet the manager who is responsible for you. Also a word to the wise, make sure that the reasons for taking the holiday as booked are clear in your mind, the manager "may" ask you to change it and if you don't want to a clear answer is better than appearing uncertain.
ok thanks for your help. i'll give a mention once i've finished my first week...
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