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Is it reasonable to ask for every other weekend off?
Asked by emilee1889
I have an interview at a department store next week and I was wondering that if it was reasonable to ask for every other weekend off? I am available all days every week anytime. Do you think it's reasonable to ask this?
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Best Answer:
yes.. some people are only available on the weekend and they should be able to cover you.
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During holiday season, store management needs more staffs during weekend due to store traffic. If you want to keep such position, you know what to do.
Answered by Confused ...
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i don't think so...maybe one weeken a month would be more reasonable to ask for.
Answered by disco ball
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1st see what they offer you. Don't insist before you find out their terms.
Answered by Harry O
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I would bring the matter up with the potential employer, telling them you have a personal matter to tend to every other weekend. You would have to state this, rather than ask - asking would imply that you've been working there and are NOW asking to only work every other weekend.
On the other hand, telling a potential employer this might deter them from hiring you because if they need you - they're hiring you because they need people who are reliable to be in on a regular basis. Unless this is a company that can hire someone else to cover those shifts, I would make it clear that those are the days you can work.
Good luck.
Answered by Telling It Like It Is
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