Kinda Scared for our holiday (vent)

[PrincessNatalie]

Yesterday morning at work 2 people were made redundant and 2 people were given leave with pay until further notice (they have to use their own annual leave) to be reviewed in the new year. There was a team of 8 core staff, 2 sales reps and 2 R & D guys, now there are 6 core staff, 1 sales rep, and 1 R & D guy.

It was very hard news and I am very sad to see them go (the staff on annual leave might not come back), its my friends and collegues, and a terrible time of year.

So that makes me worried about how they are going to cover the office needs over the next month or so, D and I have put thousands of dollars into our holiday at the end of the year, and a good $5000 + of that is non refundable, and our insurance will not cover cancellation except under sickness, accident or disaster.

It has not been mentioned yet, but I don't know how they are going to handle not having me there now. There is a forced close of the entire workplace a week after I am due to fly out, but I am worried they are going to say today after I go in that they need me to stay that extra week.

I just needed to vent because we have been looking forward to this all year, planning and saving, and I am kinda sure he is going to pop the Q over there and so I am really worried at this point about it it all falling over.

I mean we could put it off until later, but we lose a lot of money. And I just don't know if my boss is even inclined to care right now unfortunately.

Basically, they would be asking us to throw away $5000 + just for me to work an extra 5 days. I think I will calmly point that out to them if it is brought up. (Sorry thinking and typing, so forming a strategy)

 

[amc80]

I think the only thing you can do right now is not stress about it until you have all the information. You may be stressing for nothing. You may be stressing for good cause. But worrying about it right now won't do anything.

 

[blacksand]

I'm sorry you're dealing with such a stressful situation. All I can say is: don't you dare cancel that vacation! You've been planning it for so long, you've put money down, you're very likely getting engaged on this trip, and you've informed your workplace. You have done everything you could and you have every right to go on vacation and enjoy it! Don't stress now. Whatever happens happens, and you'll deal with it when you get back. For now, enjoy it! This should be one of the best times of your life.

 

[PrincessNatalie]

Well, an update no one has said anything about it at work and its less than a month before we go, so if they do it is too late as far as I am concerned.

One of the guys on permanent annual leave was brought back yesterday. So that was a relief.

On my advice they are implementing a number of measures at work reduce spending, including selling excess cars, becoming a Green and Paperless office, saving energy where we can, cutting out paying for lunches for all the office staff etc. And cutting down on discounts for dealers.

I also got someone in today to give us an evaluation on leasing out the unused upstairs 600m2 office space but that is more long term.

I am just going to say "no!" if they try to stop the hoilday, I am a very valuable team member (and the most highly proactive), and I know they are going to experience a great deal of difficulty if they lose me, so hopefully they wont even try.

 

[blacksand]

I don't think you have much to worry about if no one's mentioned it so far, and especially since you've done so much to help the company cut costs in other ways. They won't want to lose you. You go and enjoy your amazing vacation!

 

[Maisie]

I would be just as stressed out as you! You have spent a lot of money on this holiday and it would be devastating if you were expected to stay at work. Hopefully you will be ok as nothing has been mentioned yet.

 

[StonieGrl]

If they want you to postpone, they could cover the costs you would forfeit by cancelling...

 

[PrincessNatalie]

Well, update on this they definately are not cancelling my holiday! Thank goodness!

 

[Steel]

Great news.

 

[Amys Bling]

your holiday should be a fantastic time? WHere are you going?

 

[PrincessNatalie]

Yes and its not far off now!

We are going to Kuala Lumpur, Luang Prabang, Chaing Mai, Koh Samui and Bangkok.

I am looking forward to Koh Samui the most as its our most romantic destination and we have never been there before (this is our second time to everywhere else).

But I know we are going to enjoy the entire holiday

We are hiring a photographer in Koh Samui for a couple of hours just because we don’t get to many photos of us together that aren't arms length photos, so this time we got a little tripod and we’re also hiring the photog (its only costing $90 for 3 hours).

I am hoping by that point we’ll be officially engaged and it can be our engagement shoot

 

[Amys Bling]

Yes and its not far off now!

We are going to Kuala Lumpur, Luang Prabang, Chaing Mai, Koh Samui and Bangkok.

I am looking forward to Koh Samui the most as its our most romantic destination and we have never been there before (this is our second time to everywhere else).

But I know we are going to enjoy the entire holiday

We are hiring a photographer in Koh Samui for a couple of hours just because we don’t get to many photos of us together that aren't arms length photos, so this time we got a little tripod and we’re also hiring the photog (its only costing $90 for 3 hours).

I am hoping by that point we’ll be officially engaged and it can be our engagement shoot

YAY! congrats and *****DUST***