“Scheduled vacation 5 months in advance”

Item: Scheduled vacation 5 months in advance
Rating: 5
Author: u_educatedvegetable

What Actually Happened

Boss and higher-ups panicked when I left for 7 days, despite having 5 months notice

What I wish I knew

"To double-check everyone's calendars before scheduling"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Communicate clearly and set boundaries with management"

Regret Index

5/10

Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.

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Career Category

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