In our careers, we inevitably come across times when we need to take time off. How to properly ask for leave from the leader, which can not only meet your own needs, but also not affect the progress of the work, is an art worth exploring:
1. Leave on the same day: response to emergencies
There are often unexpected situations in life that make us have to take time off work for the day. For example, allergies, sprained feet, damaged glasses, menstrual period discomfort, colds and fevers, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, toothaches, stomach pain, etc. These objective reasons may make us suddenly not want to or be unable to go to work that morning.
When encountering these situations, how should we ask the leader for leave? First, be honest about your situation. For example, "Leader, I have allergies today, my whole body is itching, and I can't concentrate on work, so I want to ask you for a leave of absence and go to the hospital for a look." But don't worry, tomorrow's work will make up for today's work. Or, "Leader, I accidentally sprained my foot just now, and now the pain is unbearable, and it is difficult to walk, and I want to ask for leave to go to the hospital for a check-up." I will recover as soon as possible and come back tomorrow to work hard and complete today's tasks. ”
When explaining the situation, be sure to let the leader feel your sincerity and helplessness. At the same time, you should emphasize that you will deal with the problem as soon as possible, return to work as soon as possible, and make up for the day's work. This will reassure the leader that your absence will not affect the progress of the entire team.
2. Leave for the next day: plan and communicate in advance
Sometimes, we may know in the afternoon that we need to take time off work the next day to take care of some personal matters. For example, taking a driver's license, filling teeth, etc. In this case, how should we ask the leader for leave?
First of all, communicate with the leader in advance. You can walk into the leader's office and politely ask, "Leader, do we have any special urgent work tomorrow?" I'd like to take a leave of absence from you to take care of some of my own personal matters. This will make the leader feel that you are respected and responsible for your work.
If the leader says there is urgent work, then we need to offer a solution. For example, "If the work is urgent, you can arrange it for me in advance, work overtime tonight to finish it, and contact me at any time tomorrow if you have any questions." This allows the leader to see your enthusiasm and sense of responsibility, and will also increase the probability of success in the leave.
If the leader says that the work is not urgent, then we should thank the leader for their understanding and promise to do the job well when we go to work the day after tomorrow. For example, "Thank you very much for your understanding, I will definitely do a better job when I go to work the day after tomorrow and will not let you down." ”
3. Leave after three days: full preparation and handover
Sometimes, we may need to plan our time off in advance so that we can better organize our life and work. For example, we want to take time off work to go for a check-up in three days, or to take care of some other important things.
In this case, how should we ask the leader for leave? First of all, it is necessary to notify the leader in advance. You can walk into the leader's office on the same day and say sincerely: "Leader, I want to take a day off on March 25th, I often feel shoulder pain, back pain, and leg pain recently, and I want to go for a physical examination." But rest assured, I won't interfere with the work. ”
When explaining the reason for taking leave, let the leader feel that you care about your health, and at the same time, you will not delay your work because of the leave. Next, explain your plan for the job. For example, "Before taking leave, I will complete the work at hand with quality and quantity, and I will hand over the unfinished part with XX, and contact me at any time if you have any questions." ”
This allows the leader to approve your leave request with confidence, and also ensures that the work runs smoothly.
Fourth, the art and skill of asking for leave
In addition to choosing the right words according to different situations, there are some art and skills that can help us better ask for leave from leaders.
1. Choose the right time
Try to choose a time off when the leader is in a good mood and is not busy with work. For example, after a leader has completed an important task, or when the leader has just praised a team member. This will make it easier for your leader to accept your request for time off.
2. Be sincere
When asking the leader for leave, you should maintain a sincere attitude and let the leader feel your sincerity and helplessness. Don't make excuses or lie, otherwise it will affect your credibility and career development if you are found out by the leadership.
3. Come up with a solution
While asking for leave, take the initiative to propose solutions and let the leader see your enthusiasm and sense of responsibility. For example, working overtime to complete work, handing over work with colleagues, etc. This gives your leader the confidence to approve your leave request.
4. Thank the leadership
After the leader approves your leave request, thank the leader for their understanding and support in a timely manner. After returning to work, you can bring a small gift or write a thank you letter to the leader to express your gratitude.
In short, it is the right of each of us to take reasonable leave, and it is also a manifestation of our responsibility for ourselves and our work. When asking for leave, we should choose the appropriate words and skills according to different scenarios, honestly explain our situation, and propose solutions, so that the leader can approve our leave request with confidence.
At the same time, we should also return to work as soon as possible after taking leave, work hard, make up for the missing work, and repay the understanding and support of leaders with practical actions. In this way, we can find a balance between work and life and realize the value of our life.