Unpaid time off from work

[Arkitech]

I'm considering asking about time taking unpaid time off from my job for 3-4 weeks or longer if possible. I need a sabbatical to just clear my head, get back into shape and maybe take up a few classes at the local college. Anyone ever do this before? If so did you have a job when you got back?

 

[bunker]

I never did it, but my company certainly allowed it.

 

[T3C]

Yes. It is not a big deal here. We work so much that when we need some time off all we have to do is ask.

 

[sciencewhiz]

taking a few college classes in 3-4 weeks isn't going to be much of a break

 

[KenSr]

I think they have to allow you time off under the family/medical leave act.

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: sciencewhiz
taking a few college classes in 3-4 weeks isn't going to be much of a break

they're not college credited courses, I'm thinking of taking up a few real estate appraisal classes. 2 or 3 nights a week for 6-8 weeks

 

[T2T III]

Go for it. I think the company should at least recognize your desire to rest a bit and come back a stronger person. What they don't need to know is that you're preparing yourself for a career outside of the current company.

 

[rh71]

depends how important you are and if your work can be duplicated by another...

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech
Go for it. I think the company should at least recognize your desire to rest a bit and come back a stronger person. What they don't need to know is that you're preparing yourself for a career outside of the current company.

well I'm not even sure if I'll like the work, hopefully the classes will give me some idea

 

[JDub02]

depends on what you're working on, as well.

you're best bet would be to talk it over with your manager.

 

[Arkitech]

Originally posted by: JDub02
depends on what you're working on, as well.

you're best bet would be to talk it over with your manager.

sent him an email this morning

 

[phonemonkey]

Originally posted by: rh71
depends how important you are and if your work can be duplicated by another...

Bingo. This is why I haven't asked for any unpaid time off at my job.

 

[BlueWeasel]

If I asked my boss that question, I'd be laughed out of his office. Considering I'm a engineer at an extremely small company (3 engineers, 1 secretary), there's no one else to do my job.