A Reddit post shared by user ‘crownpoly’ has ignited a discussion on the platform’s ‘mildlyinfuriating’ community after their employer rescinded a previously approved vacation request, despite it being disclosed during the interview process.
According to the user, they had informed HR about an upcoming cruise to Aruba during their interview and were assured that taking time off in January wouldn’t pose a problem. However, upon receiving their January work schedule, they found themselves scheduled to work during the planned vacation.
The user sought advice, sharing an update that they had contacted HR, reaffirming the agreement made during the interview to secure the time off, albeit unpaid. This resolution, while salvaging the vacation, may have soured relations with their manager, prompting the user to consider job-hunting.
Reddit users rallied around ‘crownpoly,’ offering various perspectives and suggestions. Some emphasized the importance of obtaining written confirmation for such agreements, highlighting the need for documentation to prevent similar disputes. Others shared similar experiences of employment agreements being breached due to vacation requests.
The community’s consensus supported the user’s decision to take the agreed-upon time off, stressing the significance of respecting an employee’s pre-disclosed commitments and the importance of a work-life balance.
These discussions have shed light on the nuances of employer-employee agreements and the significance of clear communication and documented agreements in workplace policies. The overwhelming support shown on Reddit underlines the solidarity among workers when it comes to honoring mutually agreed-upon terms of employment.
