Hi, I requested May 18th off on April 15th and its still pending. Should I be worried? It's a week from today and I need it off for a school-related thing.
Thats crap getting a write-up for something I can't prevent..I mean once school is out I will be available every day at any time for the summer. I just need the 18th off and the 25th off of May (for graduation) :/
I would approach your store manager and tactfully explain the situation, including all the details you told us. there is no reason you should be punished for your graduation ceremony.
I don't think you can be. Are you in High School? You can only graduate high school once. And in my opinion that supercedes ANY needs of the business HOWEVER... Talk to management first. If they are not dicks then there should be no problem. If you get written up, fight it and file a grievance.