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So I am in Michigan, USA and I have an interview tomorrow for a paid internship position as a .Net Web Developer.
We had a phone interview and they made it clear that the internship is only three months, and we agreed that I will start immediately if they decided that I am a good fit.
I was planning to go back to my home country this Christmas when I finish the Fall semester (Friday December 16th) and come back before the Spring semester (Monday January 14th).
I did not schedule or/and buy the tickets yet, but I really want to do both the internship and the visit. I know that their holidays are from Friday December 23rd (included) and till Monday January 2nd (included). Would it be okay to ask for off days a week before and a week after? Taking 8 working days in total (4 before: Monday->Thursday and 4 after: Tuesday->Friday).
professionalism interviewing internship vacation
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So I am in Michigan, USA and I have an interview tomorrow for a paid internship position as a .Net Web Developer.
We had a phone interview and they made it clear that the internship is only three months, and we agreed that I will start immediately if they decided that I am a good fit.
I was planning to go back to my home country this Christmas when I finish the Fall semester (Friday December 16th) and come back before the Spring semester (Monday January 14th).
I did not schedule or/and buy the tickets yet, but I really want to do both the internship and the visit. I know that their holidays are from Friday December 23rd (included) and till Monday January 2nd (included). Would it be okay to ask for off days a week before and a week after? Taking 8 working days in total (4 before: Monday->Thursday and 4 after: Tuesday->Friday).
professionalism interviewing internship vacation
asked Nov 1 '16 at 1:25
Sandra K
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"Would it affect my professional behavior to ask for a week earlier and a week later so I make it from December 19th and till January 6th?" Before you even start? You have not even been selected. It sounds like you will have to decide which one is more important or ask to start in January or later instead
– Ramhound
Nov 1 '16 at 1:35
Related, though that's about a full-time position and I think an internship would be different in some ways. Still might be helpful, though.
– Monica Cellio♦
Nov 1 '16 at 18:58
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Are you willing to do any work while you're out of the country? Show that you're willing to work something out that benefits everyone.
– user8365
Nov 1 '16 at 19:18
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So I am in Michigan, USA and I have an interview tomorrow for a paid internship position as a .Net Web Developer.
We had a phone interview and they made it clear that the internship is only three months, and we agreed that I will start immediately if they decided that I am a good fit.
I was planning to go back to my home country this Christmas when I finish the Fall semester (Friday December 16th) and come back before the Spring semester (Monday January 14th).
I did not schedule or/and buy the tickets yet, but I really want to do both the internship and the visit. I know that their holidays are from Friday December 23rd (included) and till Monday January 2nd (included). Would it be okay to ask for off days a week before and a week after? Taking 8 working days in total (4 before: Monday->Thursday and 4 after: Tuesday->Friday).
professionalism interviewing internship vacation
asked Nov 1 '16 at 1:25
Sandra K
5,87862045
So I am in Michigan, USA and I have an interview tomorrow for a paid internship position as a .Net Web Developer.
We had a phone interview and they made it clear that the internship is only three months, and we agreed that I will start immediately if they decided that I am a good fit.
I was planning to go back to my home country this Christmas when I finish the Fall semester (Friday December 16th) and come back before the Spring semester (Monday January 14th).
I did not schedule or/and buy the tickets yet, but I really want to do both the internship and the visit. I know that their holidays are from Friday December 23rd (included) and till Monday January 2nd (included). Would it be okay to ask for off days a week before and a week after? Taking 8 working days in total (4 before: Monday->Thursday and 4 after: Tuesday->Friday).
professionalism interviewing internship vacation
professionalism interviewing internship vacation
asked Nov 1 '16 at 1:25
Sandra K
5,87862045
asked Nov 1 '16 at 1:25
Sandra K
5,87862045
edited Nov 20 at 17:18
asked Nov 1 '16 at 1:25
Sandra K
5,87862045
asked Nov 1 '16 at 1:25
Sandra K
5,87862045
asked Nov 1 '16 at 1:25
Sandra K
5,87862045
5,87862045
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"Would it affect my professional behavior to ask for a week earlier and a week later so I make it from December 19th and till January 6th?" Before you even start? You have not even been selected. It sounds like you will have to decide which one is more important or ask to start in January or later instead
– Ramhound
Nov 1 '16 at 1:35
Related, though that's about a full-time position and I think an internship would be different in some ways. Still might be helpful, though.
– Monica Cellio♦
Nov 1 '16 at 18:58
1
Are you willing to do any work while you're out of the country? Show that you're willing to work something out that benefits everyone.
– user8365
Nov 1 '16 at 19:18
add a comment |
1
"Would it affect my professional behavior to ask for a week earlier and a week later so I make it from December 19th and till January 6th?" Before you even start? You have not even been selected. It sounds like you will have to decide which one is more important or ask to start in January or later instead
– Ramhound
Nov 1 '16 at 1:35
Related, though that's about a full-time position and I think an internship would be different in some ways. Still might be helpful, though.
– Monica Cellio♦
Nov 1 '16 at 18:58
1
Are you willing to do any work while you're out of the country? Show that you're willing to work something out that benefits everyone.
– user8365
Nov 1 '16 at 19:18
1
1
"Would it affect my professional behavior to ask for a week earlier and a week later so I make it from December 19th and till January 6th?" Before you even start? You have not even been selected. It sounds like you will have to decide which one is more important or ask to start in January or later instead
– Ramhound
Nov 1 '16 at 1:35
"Would it affect my professional behavior to ask for a week earlier and a week later so I make it from December 19th and till January 6th?" Before you even start? You have not even been selected. It sounds like you will have to decide which one is more important or ask to start in January or later instead
– Ramhound
Nov 1 '16 at 1:35
Related, though that's about a full-time position and I think an internship would be different in some ways. Still might be helpful, though.
– Monica Cellio♦
Nov 1 '16 at 18:58
Related, though that's about a full-time position and I think an internship would be different in some ways. Still might be helpful, though.
– Monica Cellio♦
Nov 1 '16 at 18:58
1
1
Are you willing to do any work while you're out of the country? Show that you're willing to work something out that benefits everyone.
– user8365
Nov 1 '16 at 19:18
Are you willing to do any work while you're out of the country? Show that you're willing to work something out that benefits everyone.
– user8365
Nov 1 '16 at 19:18
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My advice is to be up front about it. If the vacation is truly more important to you than the internship, then notify them immediately that there's a scheduling conflict. Tell them how much you want the internship, but that you have a scheduled conflict you can't get around.
Be prepared to not get selected for the internship though.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 4:37
Mordred
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Pretty much, dotnet developers and interns are a dime a dozen, chances are they'll just hire someone else.
– Kilisi
Nov 1 '16 at 6:21
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You may want both the internship and the vacation, but you need to decide which you would pick if you had to choose.
If the internship is more important, only raise the vacation as "I would like to take this vacation if possible, but understand that may be too much time out of a three month internship.". Perhaps ask how much time off they can allow.
If the vacation is more important, bring it up early in the process so that you minimize the time and resources they spend on you if they do not agree. Even if the vacation prevents you from taking this internship, you presumably want to remain on good terms with the company.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 7:23
Patricia Shanahan
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You are looking at a 3 month internship, which would be roughly 60 days (20 working days/month), and you're wanting to take 8 of them off. That's 13.3% time off. That's more than double what regular, full-time employees generally get (15 days / 240 working days = 6.25%).
You are absolutely welcome to try and negotiate it, but they may not accept and/or they may just eliminate you from consideration.
Prepare for the most likely outcome: No. Outside of company holidays, interns do not get ANY vacation time.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 14:37
Chris G
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Buy the tickets, then set your start date after your return. It would be a strange company that couldn't accommodate that for an intern. You aren't being hired to put out a fire.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 1:40
kevin cline
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If this cuts out 3 weeks of a 3 month internship, I could see the company not thinking it worth the effort to pursue.
– Eric
Nov 1 '16 at 2:30
In my experience interns are given far less flexibility than regular employees when it come to accommodating time off.
– Myles
Nov 1 '16 at 15:41
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4 Answers
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4 Answers
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My advice is to be up front about it. If the vacation is truly more important to you than the internship, then notify them immediately that there's a scheduling conflict. Tell them how much you want the internship, but that you have a scheduled conflict you can't get around.
Be prepared to not get selected for the internship though.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 4:37
Mordred
380212
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Pretty much, dotnet developers and interns are a dime a dozen, chances are they'll just hire someone else.
– Kilisi
Nov 1 '16 at 6:21
add a comment |
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
My advice is to be up front about it. If the vacation is truly more important to you than the internship, then notify them immediately that there's a scheduling conflict. Tell them how much you want the internship, but that you have a scheduled conflict you can't get around.
Be prepared to not get selected for the internship though.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 4:37
Mordred
380212
5
Pretty much, dotnet developers and interns are a dime a dozen, chances are they'll just hire someone else.
– Kilisi
Nov 1 '16 at 6:21
add a comment |
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
up vote
12
down vote
accepted
My advice is to be up front about it. If the vacation is truly more important to you than the internship, then notify them immediately that there's a scheduling conflict. Tell them how much you want the internship, but that you have a scheduled conflict you can't get around.
Be prepared to not get selected for the internship though.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 4:37
Mordred
380212
My advice is to be up front about it. If the vacation is truly more important to you than the internship, then notify them immediately that there's a scheduling conflict. Tell them how much you want the internship, but that you have a scheduled conflict you can't get around.
Be prepared to not get selected for the internship though.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 4:37
Mordred
380212
answered Nov 1 '16 at 4:37
Mordred
380212
answered Nov 1 '16 at 4:37
Mordred
380212
answered Nov 1 '16 at 4:37
Mordred
380212
380212
5
Pretty much, dotnet developers and interns are a dime a dozen, chances are they'll just hire someone else.
– Kilisi
Nov 1 '16 at 6:21
add a comment |
5
Pretty much, dotnet developers and interns are a dime a dozen, chances are they'll just hire someone else.
– Kilisi
Nov 1 '16 at 6:21
5
5
Pretty much, dotnet developers and interns are a dime a dozen, chances are they'll just hire someone else.
– Kilisi
Nov 1 '16 at 6:21
Pretty much, dotnet developers and interns are a dime a dozen, chances are they'll just hire someone else.
– Kilisi
Nov 1 '16 at 6:21
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
You may want both the internship and the vacation, but you need to decide which you would pick if you had to choose.
If the internship is more important, only raise the vacation as "I would like to take this vacation if possible, but understand that may be too much time out of a three month internship.". Perhaps ask how much time off they can allow.
If the vacation is more important, bring it up early in the process so that you minimize the time and resources they spend on you if they do not agree. Even if the vacation prevents you from taking this internship, you presumably want to remain on good terms with the company.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 7:23
Patricia Shanahan
17.3k53458
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
You may want both the internship and the vacation, but you need to decide which you would pick if you had to choose.
If the internship is more important, only raise the vacation as "I would like to take this vacation if possible, but understand that may be too much time out of a three month internship.". Perhaps ask how much time off they can allow.
If the vacation is more important, bring it up early in the process so that you minimize the time and resources they spend on you if they do not agree. Even if the vacation prevents you from taking this internship, you presumably want to remain on good terms with the company.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 7:23
Patricia Shanahan
17.3k53458
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
You may want both the internship and the vacation, but you need to decide which you would pick if you had to choose.
If the internship is more important, only raise the vacation as "I would like to take this vacation if possible, but understand that may be too much time out of a three month internship.". Perhaps ask how much time off they can allow.
If the vacation is more important, bring it up early in the process so that you minimize the time and resources they spend on you if they do not agree. Even if the vacation prevents you from taking this internship, you presumably want to remain on good terms with the company.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 7:23
Patricia Shanahan
17.3k53458
You may want both the internship and the vacation, but you need to decide which you would pick if you had to choose.
If the internship is more important, only raise the vacation as "I would like to take this vacation if possible, but understand that may be too much time out of a three month internship.". Perhaps ask how much time off they can allow.
If the vacation is more important, bring it up early in the process so that you minimize the time and resources they spend on you if they do not agree. Even if the vacation prevents you from taking this internship, you presumably want to remain on good terms with the company.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 7:23
Patricia Shanahan
17.3k53458
answered Nov 1 '16 at 7:23
Patricia Shanahan
17.3k53458
answered Nov 1 '16 at 7:23
Patricia Shanahan
17.3k53458
answered Nov 1 '16 at 7:23
Patricia Shanahan
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17.3k53458
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add a comment |
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You are looking at a 3 month internship, which would be roughly 60 days (20 working days/month), and you're wanting to take 8 of them off. That's 13.3% time off. That's more than double what regular, full-time employees generally get (15 days / 240 working days = 6.25%).
You are absolutely welcome to try and negotiate it, but they may not accept and/or they may just eliminate you from consideration.
Prepare for the most likely outcome: No. Outside of company holidays, interns do not get ANY vacation time.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 14:37
Chris G
10.8k22550
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
You are looking at a 3 month internship, which would be roughly 60 days (20 working days/month), and you're wanting to take 8 of them off. That's 13.3% time off. That's more than double what regular, full-time employees generally get (15 days / 240 working days = 6.25%).
You are absolutely welcome to try and negotiate it, but they may not accept and/or they may just eliminate you from consideration.
Prepare for the most likely outcome: No. Outside of company holidays, interns do not get ANY vacation time.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 14:37
Chris G
10.8k22550
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
You are looking at a 3 month internship, which would be roughly 60 days (20 working days/month), and you're wanting to take 8 of them off. That's 13.3% time off. That's more than double what regular, full-time employees generally get (15 days / 240 working days = 6.25%).
You are absolutely welcome to try and negotiate it, but they may not accept and/or they may just eliminate you from consideration.
Prepare for the most likely outcome: No. Outside of company holidays, interns do not get ANY vacation time.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 14:37
Chris G
10.8k22550
You are looking at a 3 month internship, which would be roughly 60 days (20 working days/month), and you're wanting to take 8 of them off. That's 13.3% time off. That's more than double what regular, full-time employees generally get (15 days / 240 working days = 6.25%).
You are absolutely welcome to try and negotiate it, but they may not accept and/or they may just eliminate you from consideration.
Prepare for the most likely outcome: No. Outside of company holidays, interns do not get ANY vacation time.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 14:37
Chris G
10.8k22550
answered Nov 1 '16 at 14:37
Chris G
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answered Nov 1 '16 at 14:37
Chris G
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answered Nov 1 '16 at 14:37
Chris G
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Buy the tickets, then set your start date after your return. It would be a strange company that couldn't accommodate that for an intern. You aren't being hired to put out a fire.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 1:40
kevin cline
15.7k43862
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If this cuts out 3 weeks of a 3 month internship, I could see the company not thinking it worth the effort to pursue.
– Eric
Nov 1 '16 at 2:30
In my experience interns are given far less flexibility than regular employees when it come to accommodating time off.
– Myles
Nov 1 '16 at 15:41
add a comment |
up vote
-5
down vote
Buy the tickets, then set your start date after your return. It would be a strange company that couldn't accommodate that for an intern. You aren't being hired to put out a fire.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 1:40
kevin cline
15.7k43862
8
If this cuts out 3 weeks of a 3 month internship, I could see the company not thinking it worth the effort to pursue.
– Eric
Nov 1 '16 at 2:30
In my experience interns are given far less flexibility than regular employees when it come to accommodating time off.
– Myles
Nov 1 '16 at 15:41
add a comment |
up vote
-5
down vote
up vote
-5
down vote
Buy the tickets, then set your start date after your return. It would be a strange company that couldn't accommodate that for an intern. You aren't being hired to put out a fire.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 1:40
kevin cline
15.7k43862
Buy the tickets, then set your start date after your return. It would be a strange company that couldn't accommodate that for an intern. You aren't being hired to put out a fire.
answered Nov 1 '16 at 1:40
kevin cline
15.7k43862
answered Nov 1 '16 at 1:40
kevin cline
15.7k43862
answered Nov 1 '16 at 1:40
kevin cline
15.7k43862
answered Nov 1 '16 at 1:40
kevin cline
15.7k43862
15.7k43862
8
If this cuts out 3 weeks of a 3 month internship, I could see the company not thinking it worth the effort to pursue.
– Eric
Nov 1 '16 at 2:30
In my experience interns are given far less flexibility than regular employees when it come to accommodating time off.
– Myles
Nov 1 '16 at 15:41
add a comment |
8
If this cuts out 3 weeks of a 3 month internship, I could see the company not thinking it worth the effort to pursue.
– Eric
Nov 1 '16 at 2:30
In my experience interns are given far less flexibility than regular employees when it come to accommodating time off.
– Myles
Nov 1 '16 at 15:41
8
8
If this cuts out 3 weeks of a 3 month internship, I could see the company not thinking it worth the effort to pursue.
– Eric
Nov 1 '16 at 2:30
If this cuts out 3 weeks of a 3 month internship, I could see the company not thinking it worth the effort to pursue.
– Eric
Nov 1 '16 at 2:30
In my experience interns are given far less flexibility than regular employees when it come to accommodating time off.
– Myles
Nov 1 '16 at 15:41
In my experience interns are given far less flexibility than regular employees when it come to accommodating time off.
– Myles
Nov 1 '16 at 15:41
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"Would it affect my professional behavior to ask for a week earlier and a week later so I make it from December 19th and till January 6th?" Before you even start? You have not even been selected. It sounds like you will have to decide which one is more important or ask to start in January or later instead
– Ramhound
Nov 1 '16 at 1:35
Related, though that's about a full-time position and I think an internship would be different in some ways. Still might be helpful, though.
– Monica Cellio♦
Nov 1 '16 at 18:58
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Are you willing to do any work while you're out of the country? Show that you're willing to work something out that benefits everyone.
– user8365
Nov 1 '16 at 19:18