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Need to take some time off? Whether it’s a sudden emergency or a far-off vacation, asking for time off is simpler than you might think. In today’s professional landscape, a text can be all it takes to get you the time off that you deserve. Keep reading for a comprehensive list of tips and examples for how to ask for a day off over text.
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- QuestionHow do I ask for last-minute time off work?Jeffrey FerminJeffrey Fermin is a Performance Marketing Manager based in Miami, Florida, who currently works for AllVoices. He’s also the Founder of a full-service marketing company called New Theory. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in digital marketing and content creation. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Education from Florida International University. Jeffrey has won a Microsoft Octas Innovation Award and is a TechCrunch Disrupt Runner-Up.
Marketing Manager, AllVoicesBe as respectful and professional as possible! Begin your text by addressing your supervisor directly with a polite salutation. State the reason you're requesting time off clearly, concisely, and courteously. Be sure to explain why you need the time off, and apologize for not giving more notice. It also helps to provide an action plan for making up the work you're missing, acknowledge that the request is being made at very short notice, and thank them for their consideration.
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References
- ↑ https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/sick-and-carers-leave
- ↑ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/talking-to-your-employer-about-illness
- ↑ https://business.gov.nl/running-your-business/staff/payment-and-wages/sick-leave-your-employee-calls-in-sick/
- ↑ https://www.usf.edu/hr/benefits/attendance-leave/al-policies-and-procedures-for-employees-113018.pdf
- ↑ https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/talking-to-your-employer-about-illness
- ↑ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/leave-administration/fact-sheets/sick-leave-general-information/
- ↑ https://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/sick-and-carers-leave
- ↑ https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ihss-providers/resources/sick-leave
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2019/02/how-to-ask-your-boss-for-an-unpaid-leave-to-travel-study-or-spend-time-with-family
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