MISS MANAGEMENT
CAROL LEVEY | LEVEY ENTERPRISES
Vacation advise needed
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I was hired as the manager at this community 5 months ago. During my
interview process I indicated that I had a standing commitment to an upcoming
family cruise. The regional that hired me said that it should be no problem to
take unpaid leave. Well, that regional is no longer with the company, my cruise is
coming up and many other people want to go on vacation at the same time.
The new regional is feeling heat to get control of his portfolio; no mention from
him that he is aware of this commitment. I’m a team player and want to be
known as a company leader. Any suggestions?
F
irst determine if your personnel
file contains this information and
how it is characterized –
a condition of employment or best effort
at the time. If it’s there and phrased to
your satisfaction just refer with a written
confirmation of details. If not spelled
out, take a second step. Speak face-to-
face with your current regional.
Explain the situation and that you
considered it settled though you also
share a leadership concern about
unintended impact. Wait for reaction.
It might be understood
and easily resolved. If the
reaction is negative, you
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might consider a third step.
Talk with Human Resources asking for
assistance while getting a better take
on company policy and protocol.
Demonstrate a willingness to
consider from the company’s point
of view. Be willing to negotiate in
order to accomplish after you have
checked into family importance and
alternatives, if any.
Finally, after exhausting these
options you have an executive decision
to make. This is about personal
priorities under the now known
conditions and/or consequences.
Good luck to you and remember
that you may disagree about
circumstances and still
not be disagreeable with
others. Professionalism
is the reputation that
follows you through
the difficult
decisions of
your career.
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