- May 30, 2001
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First off, I'm 17 so this isn't like a regular all-day job or anything. Every year, on the day before Christmas break, our high school takes the second half of the day and lets the students do all kinds of skits, lets their bands play, etc. Well, two weeks ago me and a friend of mine who plays drums decided to find someone to sing and play bass so we could play. Last week, I took off two days to practice (I usually work Mon-Saturday and have done this for two years, taking maybe one or two days off a month so I work quite a bit). This week, however, we were reaaaally busy trying to get things to sound good, and I've taken off two days already and told my boss that I needed Friday off (but I may go in for a while if possible). Today I find out that the PA is being set up and all the bands have to play tonight so we can get everything set right so it sounds good. I called up my boss around noon and told him I would not be able to be there right after school, but I'd try to make it afterwards and work until 7 (I usually work from 3:15-5:30). He said okay, but sounded a little pissed as always when I need to take a day off. I get to the school at 4:15 (we were supposed to play at 4:30) and find out the guy setting up the PA is really running behind and its going to be a while before things are set up. Time goes by, finally around 5:45 we get to play. I called up my boss around 5:30 and told him that it was taking a lot longer than expected and that I would do all I could to be there around 6:00-6:15 and I could work later and he says "No no, I don't need you then. You have fun with your band. *click*" In a sarcastic, pissed off voice. I hated to do this but man, I hardly ever take off for any extended period of time (like 3 days) unless its vacation or anything and I don't see why he's so pissed off. There are people there that work with me, I just run the embroidery machines and there is not a whole lot that needs done. I've already told him I'm working 36 hours next week since there is no school and he said okay. I understand that he's pissed off and why he is, but is it too much to ask to have off 6-7 days in a two week period (I understand this would be extremely unacceptable at a real job, but this is just 2.25 hours a day). I plan on sitting down and talking to him tomorrow or Saturday.
Cliff notes:
I've worked at my job for 2 years, don't take a whole lot of days off
2 weeks ago our band decides to play for our school's annual skit day
I need lots of days off (6-7 in a two week period)
Today I have to call at noon and tell my boss I can't make it because we have to set up our equipment
Boss = Extremely pissed
Am I asking too much?
Cliff notes:
I've worked at my job for 2 years, don't take a whole lot of days off
2 weeks ago our band decides to play for our school's annual skit day
I need lots of days off (6-7 in a two week period)
Today I have to call at noon and tell my boss I can't make it because we have to set up our equipment
Boss = Extremely pissed
Am I asking too much?
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