I quit my job to keep our cruise - The DIS Discussion Forums

starview · 11-20-2009, 12:51 AM

I had just gotten back to work after a medical leave for a knee replacement & put in my vacation request for our B2B Wonder Cruise on December 6. My DH & I were looking forward to being able to relax after a stressful recovery. In my department we have never had issues with short notice vacation booking & I wasn't able to book while on medical leave. My boss decided he would not approve the vacation after me just getting back to work & said we were too busy for me to leave. I tried to tell him the cruise was paid in full & now non-refundable but he wouldn't budge even when I said I would resign rather than give up the cruise. I couldn't understand the logic of him rather I resign & lose me permanently or lose me for a week's vacation.

I've had some major anxiety over the decision, but I knew if I was forced to forgo my cruise I would never be able to fully enjoy my job again.

I'm hoping I find something soon after getting back & am very hopeful because I have 20 years of customer service/sales.

I know we'll have a great time & it will be worth the sacrifice but I'd appreciate some pixie dust from you great people on the board.

Thank you.

tjbaggott · 11-20-2009, 01:13 AM

Sending some Pixie Dust your way

I understand taking that road. I've always said I'd quit my job before I'm ever made to work on Christmas Day! And I did too! I'm back to working at that place now (a retirement home), after a 6 year absence (they asked me to come back last January), the first thing I told my supervisor was "I have a two week Holiday booked for Oct/Nov. and I still won't work Christmas!" We'll see what happens this Christmas.
Anyway, best wishes and pixie dust to you. Have a relaxing Cruise, and a succesful job search when you return!

Mickeyhugger · 11-20-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starview

I had just gotten back to work after a medical leave for a knee replacement & put in my vacation request for our B2B Wonder Cruise on December 6. My DH & I were looking forward to being able to relax after a stressful recovery. In my department we have never had issues with short notice vacation booking & I wasn't able to book while on medical leave. My boss decided he would not approve the vacation after me just getting back to work & said we were too busy for me to leave. I tried to tell him the cruise was paid in full & now non-refundable but he wouldn't budge even when I said I would resign rather than give up the cruise. I couldn't understand the logic of him rather I resign & lose me permanently or lose me for a week's vacation.

I've had some major anxiety over the decision, but I knew if I was forced to forgo my cruise I would never be able to fully enjoy my job again.

I'm hoping I find something soon after getting back & am very hopeful because I have 20 years of customer service/sales.

I know we'll have a great time & it will be worth the sacrifice but I'd appreciate some pixie dust from you great people on the board.

Thank you.

Good for you. I have been in the same situation ,do not look back but look for a better job they are out there

mkmommy · 11-20-2009, 07:52 AM

Good for you.

I came so close to booking the last Panama Canal Cruise, but it most likely would have requiered me to quit my job and I decided not too, and I have regretted it since.

Things always work out for the best.

disneyfreak1 · 11-20-2009, 08:32 AM

Hi Karen,

Good for you! You will find something much better with a company that will treat you better! Enjoy your cruise and I'm still sorry you didn't join our FE exchange!

I do hope you will join our "meet" in the Promenade lounge though.

Pam

Presentation · 11-20-2009, 09:32 AM

Hope the job market is better by you. Around here if you quit you have three issues. You don’t have a job. There are no jobs to go after. You get no unemployment insurance.

tlens · 11-20-2009, 09:47 AM

What kind of service job do you do? retail or otherwise.

If you work retail you may find it difficult to find another job after the Christmas season is over.

Donald_Quackers · 11-20-2009, 10:27 AM

Here's some pixie dust for you! Good luck and enjoy your cruises!

taswira · 11-20-2009, 11:00 AM

Pixie dust to you, and bravo for having the guts to stand your ground. Hopefully in Canada the job situation is better than in the U.S., but in any case I think you did the right thing. Otherwise you would resent your job and would always regret not respecting yourself enough to carry out your plans.

"The things we regret most in life are the things we did not do."

It'sWDW4me · 11-20-2009, 11:36 AM

IMHO, this was a very irresponsible, selfish thing to do.

So, you've been out of work for what, 8? 10? weeks or so on medical leave? Who was covering for you at work? Were they able to take vacation while you were out? Were they going nuts covering not only their workload but yours as well?

And now you're finally recuperated enough to be able to go back to work and relieve some of the stress caused by your absence. Oh, wait, you need a vacation to relax from your ordeal. What relaxation do your co-workers get?

From your post, I am led to believe that you booked your cruise while you were out on medical leave. Your boss was completely in the right to deny your vacation request. He/she would have had a coup on his/her hands with your co-workers aggravated that you're receiving some sort of special attention. Before booking and paying for your cruise, you should have found out if it was possible and/or ok for you to take even more time off from your job. Personal responsibility.

The only way that I could see myself on your side is if you had the cruise booked and paid for; your vacation time off already approved; and WHAM! something suddenly happened to your knee necessitating an unexpected replacement.

I'm not even going to go into length about the current economy and unemployment rate.

Metsfan520 · 11-20-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by It'sWDW4me

IMHO, this was a very irresponsible, selfish thing to do.

So, you've been out of work for what, 8? 10? weeks or so on medical leave? Who was covering for you at work? Were they able to take vacation while you were out? Were they going nuts covering not only their workload but yours as well?

And now you're finally recuperated enough to be able to go back to work and relieve some of the stress caused by your absence. Oh, wait, you need a vacation to relax from your ordeal. What relaxation do your co-workers get?

From your post, I am led to believe that you booked your cruise while you were out on medical leave. Your boss was completely in the right to deny your vacation request. He/she would have had a coup on his/her hands with your co-workers aggravated that you're receiving some sort of special attention. Before booking and paying for your cruise, you should have found out if it was possible and/or ok for you to take even more time off from your job. Personal responsibility.

The only way that I could see myself on your side is if you had the cruise booked and paid for; your vacation time off already approved; and WHAM! something suddenly happened to your knee necessitating an unexpected replacement.

I'm not even going to go into length about the current economy and unemployment rate.

What she said. Sorry, I could never do that.

PlaneJoy1 · 11-20-2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metsfan520

What she said. Sorry, I could never do that.

Times 3 ... I have to agree.

Minybear · 11-20-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by It'sWDW4me

IMHO, this was a very irresponsible, selfish thing to do.

So, you've been out of work for what, 8? 10? weeks or so on medical leave? Who was covering for you at work? Were they able to take vacation while you were out? Were they going nuts covering not only their workload but yours as well?

And now you're finally recuperated enough to be able to go back to work and relieve some of the stress caused by your absence. Oh, wait, you need a vacation to relax from your ordeal. What relaxation do your co-workers get?

From your post, I am led to believe that you booked your cruise while you were out on medical leave. Your boss was completely in the right to deny your vacation request. He/she would have had a coup on his/her hands with your co-workers aggravated that you're receiving some sort of special attention. Before booking and paying for your cruise, you should have found out if it was possible and/or ok for you to take even more time off from your job. Personal responsibility.

The only way that I could see myself on your side is if you had the cruise booked and paid for; your vacation time off already approved; and WHAM! something suddenly happened to your knee necessitating an unexpected replacement.

I'm not even going to go into length about the current economy and unemployment rate.

My words exactly!!! This was not right what you did. You should have had your vacation approved prior to booking your B2B.

Pixie dust that everything goes right with your job and with your cruise and good luck in finding a new job.

auntsue · 11-20-2009, 11:58 AM

I'm so sorry you were forced into that decision. Enjoy your cruise and here's some pixie dust

to help you with your new job search.

mmouse37 · 11-20-2009, 12:03 PM

Please remember that there is to be no snarky remarks or sarcasm or putting others down on these boards. OP asked for Pixie Dust, not a debate on whether she did or did not do the right thing. No one knows the internal workings of her particular job environment.

Thank you.

MJ

11-20-2009, 12:51 AM	#1
starview Canadian Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 75	I quit my job to keep our cruise I had just gotten back to work after a medical leave for a knee replacement & put in my vacation request for our B2B Wonder Cruise on December 6. My DH & I were looking forward to being able to relax after a stressful recovery. In my department we have never had issues with short notice vacation booking & I wasn't able to book while on medical leave. My boss decided he would not approve the vacation after me just getting back to work & said we were too busy for me to leave. I tried to tell him the cruise was paid in full & now non-refundable but he wouldn't budge even when I said I would resign rather than give up the cruise. I couldn't understand the logic of him rather I resign & lose me permanently or lose me for a week's vacation. I've had some major anxiety over the decision, but I knew if I was forced to forgo my cruise I would never be able to fully enjoy my job again. I'm hoping I find something soon after getting back & am very hopeful because I have 20 years of customer service/sales. I know we'll have a great time & it will be worth the sacrifice but I'd appreciate some pixie dust from you great people on the board. Thank you.

11-20-2009, 01:13 AM	#2
tjbaggott DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,742	Sending some Pixie Dust your way I understand taking that road. I've always said I'd quit my job before I'm ever made to work on Christmas Day! And I did too! I'm back to working at that place now (a retirement home), after a 6 year absence (they asked me to come back last January), the first thing I told my supervisor was "I have a two week Holiday booked for Oct/Nov. and I still won't work Christmas!" We'll see what happens this Christmas. Anyway, best wishes and pixie dust to you. Have a relaxing Cruise, and a succesful job search when you return! __________________ Visit my PhotoBucket Here! http://s149.photobucket.com/albums/s49/forhere2there/ Visit my PRE TRIP REPORT HERE! http://disboards.com/showthread.php?...4#post33846824

11-20-2009, 07:52 AM	#4
mkmommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 1,257	Good for you. I came so close to booking the last Panama Canal Cruise, but it most likely would have requiered me to quit my job and I decided not too, and I have regretted it since. Things always work out for the best. __________________ Me, DH, DD 9 DD 7

11-20-2009, 08:32 AM	#5
disneyfreak1 Willing to tag for tickets Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Tallahassee, Florida, USA Posts: 482	Hi Karen, Good for you! You will find something much better with a company that will treat you better! Enjoy your cruise and I'm still sorry you didn't join our FE exchange! I do hope you will join our "meet" in the Promenade lounge though. Pam __________________ WDW 50+ times Emerald Seas 1975 Carnival Mardi Gras 1981 NCL Seaward 1992 Disney Magic 03/17/01, 3/22/03, 3/28/09 Carnival Celebration - Christmas 2004 Disney Wonder 07/21/05 RCCL Freedom of the Seas 03/30/08 Carnival Sensation 09/18/08, 7/23/09 Disney Wonder coming up December 10, 2009

11-20-2009, 09:32 AM	#6
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11-20-2009, 09:47 AM	#7
tlens You can put me in the straw category now Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 798	What kind of service job do you do? retail or otherwise. If you work retail you may find it difficult to find another job after the Christmas season is over. __________________ 1991 Polynesian (honeymoon) 1994: Dixie landings 1995: Orange Lake 1996: Caribbean Beach 1999: Off-site 2001: Off-site 2002: Vistana Villages 2003: Disney Wonder/Orange Lake 2005: Christmas Orange Lake/Pop 2007: Orange Lake/POR 2008: AKL/Wonder/BC

11-20-2009, 10:27 AM	#8
Donald_Quackers Quacktastic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 719	Here's some pixie dust for you! Good luck and enjoy your cruises! __________________ Dec '08 -- Disney Wonder 4 Nights/2 nights @ Pop Cent. / Dec '07 -- Coronado Springs Dec '04, '05 / Oct '03 -- Off Site/Vacation Home Feb '02 -- Port Orleans Riverside / May '00 -- Disney Institute (Now Saratoga Springs) Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah...Tip for Today!

11-20-2009, 11:00 AM	#9
taswira Chip 'n' Dale addict Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Spruce Creek Fly-In FL (An hour from WDW & Port Canaveral) Posts: 3,291	Pixie dust to you, and bravo for having the guts to stand your ground. Hopefully in Canada the job situation is better than in the U.S., but in any case I think you did the right thing. Otherwise you would resent your job and would always regret not respecting yourself enough to carry out your plans. "The things we regret most in life are the things we did not do." __________________

11-20-2009, 11:36 AM	#10
It'sWDW4me Fairly new... still gets a tag :) HOLD THE PHONE! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Catasauqua, PA - way too far away from "home" Posts: 236	IMHO, this was a very irresponsible, selfish thing to do. So, you've been out of work for what, 8? 10? weeks or so on medical leave? Who was covering for you at work? Were they able to take vacation while you were out? Were they going nuts covering not only their workload but yours as well? And now you're finally recuperated enough to be able to go back to work and relieve some of the stress caused by your absence. Oh, wait, you need a vacation to relax from your ordeal. What relaxation do your co-workers get? From your post, I am led to believe that you booked your cruise while you were out on medical leave. Your boss was completely in the right to deny your vacation request. He/she would have had a coup on his/her hands with your co-workers aggravated that you're receiving some sort of special attention. Before booking and paying for your cruise, you should have found out if it was possible and/or ok for you to take even more time off from your job. Personal responsibility. The only way that I could see myself on your side is if you had the cruise booked and paid for; your vacation time off already approved; and WHAM! something suddenly happened to your knee necessitating an unexpected replacement. I'm not even going to go into length about the current economy and unemployment rate. __________________ Mary March 1986 - offsite March 2002 - offsite August 2006 - POP August 2007 - OKW!! (free upgrade from ASMo) August 2008 - POR August 2010 - POP? CBR? Me; DS (13); Teddy Bear (1)

11-20-2009, 11:58 AM	#14
auntsue DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ocean City, MD / Naples, FL Posts: 973	I'm so sorry you were forced into that decision. Enjoy your cruise and here's some pixie dust to help you with your new job search. __________________ Susan

11-20-2009, 12:03 PM	#15
mmouse37 Mickey for Me! Likes surprises Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tappan...Too far from the Magic!! Posts: 15,884	Please remember that there is to be no snarky remarks or sarcasm or putting others down on these boards. OP asked for Pixie Dust, not a debate on whether she did or did not do the right thing. No one knows the internal workings of her particular job environment. Thank you. MJ __________________ *Co-Moderator of the Cruise Board* "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page...." - Sailed on the official Maiden Voyage of the Magic (July 30, 1998) - 18 DCL Cruises and Counting [color="Purple"]- WDW Resorts - 40+ including HM at the Poly in 1979 @$65.00 a night!

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