Jump to content

Have you ever cancelled a family holiday because of work?

Ole

By Ole
in The Family Room Discussion

 Share

Recommended Posts

Ole

Ole

Posted
Posted
We have to make a choice. If I stamped my feet I'd probably get away with it, but it is a fantastic opportunity and don't want to jeopardise it. The thought of this holiday has kept our spirits up through a difficult year so what I really want to do is throw an epic tantrum, but we are trying to be grown up about it and book something fabulous for later in the year. Anybody have a similar story or am I being mean for putting work first?
redjam

redjam

Posted
Posted

Sorry I'm a bit confused. Are you cross that your work is making you cancel the holiday (i.e. wanting to 'throw an epic tantrum') or do you really want to stay behind and do the work ('it is a fantastic opportunity and I don't want to jeopardise it')?


Either way, is there any way the rest of the family could still go on holiday and you stay behind or join them later? Will you get your money back if you did have to cancel the whole thing now?


I've never done this myself, incidentally, though I've certainly taken a bit of work on holiday with me on occasions. But family holidays are pretty sacrosanct in my book.

Ole

Ole

Posted
  • Author
Posted
redjam, I am confused about my feelings, one minute I am happy about the new job the next mournful that I am having to sacrifice the holiday for it. I can't blame employer they are not making me do anything; it is a job offer so I could take it or leave it but opportunities like these don't come often. For various reasons start date is not negotiable. I am just frustrated by timing that's all.
redjam

redjam

Posted
Posted
Ah, I see, hadn't realised it was a new job offer. Sounds like you should take it - as you say, you might not get another opportunity - but could the family go without you anyway (could you even just join them out there for the weekend)? Not ideal, obviously, poor you...
oimissus

oimissus

Posted
Posted
I really don't think you can give up on a new job because of one holiday, however much you've been looking forward to it (understandably, of course). Is there any reason why the others can't go on the holiday? In a year's time you probably won't regret not having this holiday, you could easily regret not taking this opportunuity. What reason would you give to your potential employer for turning down their offer?

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Advertise Here

  • Latest Discussions

    • malumbu
      Oh David / Is David Lammy Toast?

      By malumbu · Posted

      The current wave of xenophobia is due to powerful/influential people stirring up hatred.  It;'s what happened in the past, think 1930s Germany.  It seems to be even easier now as so many get their information from social media, whether it is right or wrong.  The media seeking so called balance will bring some nutter on, they don't then bring a nutter on to counteract that. They now seem to turn to Reform at the first opportunity. So your life is 'shite', let;s blame someone else.  Whilst sounding a bit like a Tory, taking some ownership/personal responsibility would be a start.  There are some situations where that may be more challenging, in deindustrialised 'left behind' wasteland we can't all get on our bikes and find work.  But I loathe how it is now popular to blame those of us from relatively modest backgrounds, like me, who did see education and knowledge as a way to self improve. Now we are seen by some as smug liberals......  
    • Dogkennelhillbilly
      Dell Autos is closing tomorrow

      By Dogkennelhillbilly · Posted

      Kwik Fit buggered up an A/C leak diagnosis for me (saying there wasn't one, when there was) and sold a regas. The vehicle had to be taken to an A/C specialist for condensor replacement and a further regas. Not impressed.
    • HeadNun
      Oh David / Is David Lammy Toast?

      By HeadNun · Posted

      Yes, these are all good points. I agree with you, that division has led us down dangerous paths in the past. And I deplore any kind of racism (as I think you probably know).  But I feel that a lot of the current wave of xenophobia we're witnessing is actually more about a general malaise and discontent. I know non-white people around here who are surprisingly vocal about immigrants - legal or otherwise. I think this feeling transcends skin colour for a lot of people and isn't as simple as, say, the Jew hatred of the 1930s or the Irish and Black racism that we saw laterally. I think people feel ignored and looked down upon.  What you don't realise, Sephiroth, is that I actually agree with a lot of what you're saying. I just think that looking down on people because of their voting history and opinions is self-defeating. And that's where Labour's getting it wrong and Reform is reaping the rewards.   
    • malumbu
      The economy, a sensible debate in advance of the budget

      By malumbu · Posted

      @Sephiroth you made some interesting points on the economy, on the Lammy thread. Thought it worth broadening the discussion. Reeves (irrespective of her financial competence) clearly was too downbeat on things when Labour came into power. But could there have been more honesty on the liklihood of taxes going up (which they have done, and will do in any case due to the freezing of personal allowances).  It may have been a silly commitment not to do this, but were you damned if you do and damned if you don't?

East Dulwich Forum

Established in 2006, we are an online community discussion forum for people who live, work in and visit SE22.

Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...