Hey everyone, I've had this vacation planned and approved for over four months, with reminders sent to my boss throughout the week. I clearly communicated that I wouldn't be available while I'm out. Yet, just a few hours before I leave, my boss is piling new, complicated tickets on my plate - some even requiring travel. I can't help but feel stressed because if these go unresolved while I'm away, I'll come back to questions like "Why wasn't this handled?" I'm starting to wonder if I'm overreacting. Should I remind him again that I won't be available? I shouldn't have to constantly remind an adult of my scheduled time off, right?
5 Answers
Just unassign those tickets! Your vacation is approved, so it’s on them to manage any issues that pop up while you’re away. Don’t stress about it; enjoy your time off!
You're definitely not overreacting! Just reassign those tickets back to your boss and remind them politely that you're about to go on vacation. It's not your responsibility to handle new work when you're leaving, and they shouldn't expect you to manage everything. Plus, it's a good move to hold your boundaries for your PTO!
Yeah, just let them know it's their problem now. You deserve your break!
At the end of the day, it's your time off. If the work’s not done while you’re out, that’s on them. Just go enjoy your vacation and don't look back!
Exactly! Focus on having a good time.
Yes! Leave work behind and recharge.
Why not ask him directly why he's assigning you tasks right before your vacation? It might help to clarify expectations. You could say something like, "Hey, I noticed these tickets require a lot of attention and I'm going on vacation shortly. How do you want to handle this?"
That sounds like a good approach. Just be straightforward.
Totally agree! Clear communication is key here.
Why don’t you send a polite email just before you leave? List the tasks assigned to you, and remind your boss that you're going to be out. This way, you're officially documenting it and they can't say they weren’t informed.
Great idea! Cover your bases and ensure there's a paper trail.
Perfect! Keeping those records is smart.
Exactly! You’re the one who planned this vacation, and it's your right to enjoy it without work stress.