Midterm Week- Best week of the year, right? In fact, few words are needed to describe my exciement since I am recuperating from 4 hours of sleep and a 12 page paper. Beats vacation every time. Speaking of which, what happens when you do need to take a day off for studying time or just feeling sick? What's the right way and the very wrong way to go about telling your employer?
First off, if you know when midterms are and realize a few weeks beforehand that you will be bogged down, let your employer know. They will understand that you are in college and need to prepare for projects and tests. Better yet, they will probably also fondly look back at their times of all-nighters and cramming, and regale you with tales and tips that can surely help you (the best snack at 4am perhaps?). They will not, however, be in the best mood if the day before you think you can't handle it you decide to tell them, because they probably are not prepared to have someone else cover or divvy out the daily work you may do. Try and let them know well ahead of time, because it shows how responsible you are. Never feel afraid to ask for that time off either, because you deserve it.
Sick days are different, of course, because waking up feeling horrible is unexpected and unwanted, but going into work would just make it worse. Sleep! Stay inside, get that heavy warm blanket, and watch soaps all day. But make sure you make the courtesy call or e-mail to your boss explaining that you are sick, so they do not get worried about you. Not calling in leaves them wondering if you take the job seriously, which you most certainly do. A simple e-mail will go a long way in showing your respect and consideration for the organization.
1 comments:
I completely agree! You should never be too timid to ask for time off! They know what's like to be a student trying to balance everything. Already I'm letting my supervisor know my schedule during finals week. I always try for at least 2-3 weeks in advance, and I try hard to make up the time I missed by staying later or coming in earlier! (They're the ones writing your recommendation at the end so you want to stay in their good graces and show them how responsible you are!)
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