Need Advice: How to Handle Leave Denial and Argument with Manager in January?

Hi,

I have a concern. I am in need of leave in the month of January for around 9-10 days. When I approached the reporting manager for the same, she denied it and asked me to reduce the number of days, which I can't do since this is really important. When I informed her of this, the conversation turned into an argument. How should I handle the situation now? Kindly suggest.

Hi Anitha,

I would suggest you meet your manager once and explain your issue completely so that she can understand the situation and may grant you the leave. On the other hand, if you have any credit leaves in your account, then you can approach your HR manager. I understand your criticality, but think from the employer's perspective too; they may lose some work or SLAs if you are not there for 10 days. Plan accordingly to see if you could reduce your leaves so that no one will suffer.

"Advance Happy New Year wishes"

Ramu :)

I don't apply for leaves; I inform that I am taking a leave. For me, there is nothing called leave application. If your manager is not accepting it, make her resign from her job, make life miserable for her, irritate her so much that she leaves the job and goes far, far away.

Hey Ramu,

Thank you for your suggestion. I have already spoken to her and explained the criticality of the situation. I cannot reduce the number of days of leave in any way. This is the first time I am approaching her for a long leave. I have already checked with my HR regarding the number of leaves that I could carry forward and I am even okay if I need to undergo a LOP. Please tell me how to proceed.

Regards,

Firstly, I don't think 9-10 days is a long leave. You should inform your manager and HR that you are taking leaves for the given period and state your reason. Don't request; just inform them. That's the best way to deal with such managers.

Further, as far as work is concerned, it will never finish in any company. You have to maintain a balance between work and life. If necessary, you can't neglect your personal life for work and the company's interest. Send a straightforward email to your manager, and you are done.

Hey Deepak,

Thanks for that good suggestion. I had sent her an email yesterday informing her of the number of days with dates, and she started fuming at me. She said it was unprofessional to send emails for such matters and wanted me to speak to her directly instead of sending emails. Do you think it is unprofessional to ask for leave via email?

There is nothing unprofessional in sending mail for leave. We used to do it the same way. I would just add my vacation plans in my weekly status report and send it to my manager. My manager used to compile all status reports and update the vacation plans of all members in his report.

Leave is something that an individual has to plan and take. If you can't take a leave as per your requirement, then we can't call it a leave; it's a company holiday.