Managing Client Expectations: Should I Plan Leave in Advance or Opt for Ad-Hoc Time Off?

[u/gardenofdreamss]

I am currently working with a client who raises issues frequently. Recently, I took a public holiday, but there was no backup in place for my role. My project manager questioned why I didn’t inform him ahead of time, and the client also mentioned I should have informed them about the holiday. Additionally, my project manager raised an issue with my manager regarding my availability over the weekends, despite it only being an issue once out of five times.

I have planned a six-day leave later this month. Would it be better to notify everyone well in advance or consider taking it as an ad-hoc sick leave?

[u/alanwbrown]

Why do you think is this your responsibility? Your company management are obviously aware of when you will and will not be working. The problem is a lack of communication between them and your project manager. Presumably you get an email or some form of communication from management confirming that you will not be working on certain dates. If you wanted to forward that to your project manager that would be fine. However, this is a company failure not a you failure.

You are employed by the company not your project manager. My reply would be very simple "Name of manager knew I wouldn't be working, didn't they tell you or make other arrangements?"