IT manager of more than a decade here. Vacation days are earned. They’re part of your pay. If you’re not taking vacation days, you may as well be not cashing a paycheck. That’s unacceptable.
If several folks request off the same day I’ll gently ask if anyone is willing to swap. If they’re not willing or able, it’s OK. I’m paid more and I will work the overtime needed to cover them, because they earned it and it’s their time. Period. The company will survive a few days of less stellar work so that my guys and gals can live their life and work a job where they feel confident that they’re taken care of.
IT manager of more than a decade here. Vacation days are earned. They’re part of your pay. If you’re not taking vacation days, you may as well be not cashing a paycheck. That’s unacceptable.
If several folks request off the same day I’ll gently ask if anyone is willing to swap. If they’re not willing or able, it’s OK. I’m paid more and I will work the overtime needed to cover them, because they earned it and it’s their time. Period. The company will survive a few days of less stellar work so that my guys and gals can live their life and work a job where they feel confident that they’re taken care of.
Fun fact, over here vacation days you don’t take are paid out, at overtime rates.
That’s amazing! I’m able to sell up to 7 vacation days per year if I don’t use them, but it’s only my standard hourly rate.