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Asking for time off of work can be intimidating and awkward, but it is often necessary. If you plan out your time away from work so that it causes minimal problems for your employer, you will have a better shot at getting those days off. When you sit down to write your email request, be direct, friendly, and provide a good explanation for why you want to take off work. Whether you are taking a vacation or attending to personal matters, you can request time off with confidence if you are polite and considerate of how your absence will affect your workplace. This How.com.vn article teaches you how to request off from work via email.
Things You Should Know
- Make sure your company's policy doesn't prevent you from taking off on certain days or during specific weeks.
- When you send an email, include the days off in the subject line so your supervisor can see the dates easily.
- Send your email at least 2 weeks in advance so you're not suddenly springing your PTO on your coworkers.
Steps
Expert Advice
How to make the most of your time off:
- Set a goal for yourself in terms of something you want to learn or achieve in the next 6 months. Having something to look forward to can help you keep yourself motivated in the first month after you return from a long working holiday.
- During your time off, think about your career. Ask yourself where you want to be and whether your job is actually providing you with that. Then, brainstorm opportunities within your job that can help you get closer to your long-term goals.
- If you're happy in your workplace but not in the exact role you're in, consider talking to your boss before you come back about possibly transitioning to a different role in the company.
Expert Q&A
Tips
References
- ↑ https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-right-way-to-ask-your-boss-for-time-off
- ↑ https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-right-way-to-ask-your-boss-for-time-off
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-ask-for-time-off-vacation-time-2018-5#remind-everyone-a-week-before-5
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-ask-for-time-off-vacation-time-2018-5#follow-up-by-email-4
- ↑ https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-right-way-to-ask-your-boss-for-time-off
- ↑ https://help.zenefits.com/Time_Off/FAQs_About_Time_Off_Requests_and_Approvals_in_Zenefits/What_does_a_time_off_request_email_look_like%3F/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2015/06/make-it-easier-for-your-boss-to-say-yes-to-a-vacation-request
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2015/06/make-it-easier-for-your-boss-to-say-yes-to-a-vacation-request
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2015/06/make-it-easier-for-your-boss-to-say-yes-to-a-vacation-request
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