Originally Posted by spud912:
OP -- I was just wondering, did you write in any of the federal holidays as days off (paid or unpaid)? If not, I would definitely amend your contract or you may be working on the major holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.).
Memorial day is usually a big one and most businesses (that operate during business hours) and governments have it off anyway, so maybe you will be lucky and they have it off already.
As far as your question, I would suck it up and work it, especially since it's somewhat last minute notice (less than a month). Otherwise, you will come across as unreliable (not a good first impression).
Yes, I have memorial day off (paid) as per my contract, but I would need Friday off. I have all major federal holidays off, and a one or two more off as well.
Saturday is tough...We would have to pay for my airline ticket, where if I went on Friday the company would pay for my airline ticket.
Thank you everyone for your responses. You all gave me lots to think about. Still not sure what I'll do. But thank you everyone for your honest opinion.