Is it normal to take time off during 6 month probation period of new job?

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I might get a new job and I didn't get to mention that I have my cousin's wedding in 4 months so if they say yes, should I tell them about that? Am I allowed to go? I have to go, she's my best friend/cousin and I've known her since we were little, it's a big deal, obviously. I'd miss 6 days of this jobs probation period but it's 4 months from the possible start of the job..so if I do get it, I'd start two weeks from now and It would be 16 weeks/4 exact months until my cousin's wedding in another country.

Am I allowed to do this? I know my friend took off for a family reunion once and was gone for two weeks. Should I tell them if they call me back and say yes? I just feel mean to do it but I really need the job as I've been in a job that is doing illegal stuff/cruel to the workers but I can't miss my cousin's wedding. The person interviewing me was really friendly and we had lots of laughs.

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  • IIN2?uestionlife
    9 years ago

    Let them know ahead of time and express the importance of it. In the mean time during those 16 weeks work your ass off.

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    I'd take the job and scope the place out for a few weeks. By then you should be able to weed out a kind hearted manager with whom to broach the subject. Work your ass off to prove yourself worthy of this special attention, though.

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