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Mentioning a trip before working

Hello everyone I just interview for two companies they said they would give me an answer after Christmas. If hired I'm not sure if I should tell them that I have plans for an important two week trip before working????? The trip is in about 4 or 6 months....

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rudy betancourt
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Crew Member at Mcdonalds Corporation

Yes never mention time off before your hired work as hard as you can n show them u deserve the time off n r worth waiting for till ur back from your tripp

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rudy betancourt
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Yes never mention time off before your hired work as hard as you can n show them u deserve the time off n r worth waiting for till ur back from your tripp

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maria del mar metrahi
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Mr. fellow job caser: I think it will all depend on the length of your trip, in 4-to-6-months you will not have enough PTO accumulated for a long trip, specially knowing that PTO does not start accumulating from day one. If is a trip that will improve your career avenues and benefit your employer as well, it is in your benefit to mention it, if is your honeymoon most certainly you need to let them know and more likely will hire you in the spot as a wedding present, if is just a pleasure lengthy trip you owe to tell them since they are counting on you in the work force and can be difficult to replace you. Telling them ahead of time will help them to figure out a way to cover during your absence, will show that you are committed, you are reliable and you care about the company and your coworkers. If is a short trip there is no need to mention it. To me, honesty is the best key to every approach. Work is a very important part of our lives but is not our whole life. The truth is straight forward, brings peace and a clear sense of direction. All the best in 2016!

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Susan Proctor
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I would be honest, explain it's a trip you've already scheduled.

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Robert Gotsch
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If you are eligible for 2 week vacation, after 6 months, no problem. You should tell them of your important trip when you receive your job offer. If they withdraw the offer based upon not eligible for vacation, then you need to decide if the job or the two week trip is more important to you. Your decision.

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Jared Daab
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Don't tell them until two months of working

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Tara Scherwitz
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Most employers understand that we have lives and making plans happen. Fortunately, when I was hired my manager asked if I had anything coming up so he could adjust the schedule. Someone mentioned waiting til after youre hired to mention time off. That could be tricky because your boss might wonder why you didnt mention it when you were hired. Feel out his personality, if he or she is easy going I would mention it right away and if they seem hesitant just say you can try to adjust your schedule. If you are qualified and they like you they will do what they can to keep you. And remember, you are interviewing them just as much as they are you. If they arent willing to work around your already made important plans then it is probably best not to put yourself in that environment and to find something with a better work/home balance. Good luck!

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Marsha Howard
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I would be up front with them asap. If they believe you are right for the position, it will not make a difference. Simply explain, it slipped your mind when interviewed. If that's the truth I find when I follow the Commandments God set forth for us to follow, I have the best results. Remember, He wants us to prosper in every area of our life. Good luck. Im sure they will hire you regardless.

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Cornelius Tarver
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Sometimes new employers will allow you the time off but without pay though your new job will not be in jeopardy. I would be honest but after getting hired. No sense in mentioning your trip before you're hired regardless of how promising the prospect looks. Then I would discuss leave time with them before disclosing my preplanned trip. It might not even be a problem if you'll have earned some leave time by then.

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Rosa Kean
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That shouldn't be a deal breaker. Discuss this after you receive and accept the offer and find out how much time off your entitled to during your 1st year. You may want keep a record of available time off so you'll have 2 weeks available in 4-6 months.

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