ltorlo64
02-27-2011, 06:19 PM
Some of you may remember how excited I was to be taking a "land cruise" with my wife for our 25th anniversary. I just had to cancel my reservations. I like to think that I don't hide behind the anonimity provided by the internet, but today I am going to use it.
I discussed my plans with my boss, put in for leave and bought my tickets after my leave was approved. Because of the job I have, I am my boss cannot be gone at the same time. About 3 weeks ago I find out, by accident, that my boss is taking leave at the same time as me. When I asked him about it he told me he had already bought non-refundable tickets and that it would be good for us to be gone at the same time to "show the command just what we do". I couldn't believe that was his response. Anyway, I tried to change my reservations but it would cost almost $1000 more that we had already spent, but we found out we could cancel our reservations for a full refund, so that is what we ended up doing. Needless to say we are more than a little disappointed. I understand that needs of the Navy come before my wants and desires, that is no big deal. I have missed numerous birthdays, anniversaries, Christmases and other holidays because of operational commitments. To lose this leave because my boss didn't remember that we had already talked about this is beyond irritating.
Anyway, it is hard to complain about something like this at work and you can bet my wife doesn't want to hear about it, so you all are the lucky recipients.
I discussed my plans with my boss, put in for leave and bought my tickets after my leave was approved. Because of the job I have, I am my boss cannot be gone at the same time. About 3 weeks ago I find out, by accident, that my boss is taking leave at the same time as me. When I asked him about it he told me he had already bought non-refundable tickets and that it would be good for us to be gone at the same time to "show the command just what we do". I couldn't believe that was his response. Anyway, I tried to change my reservations but it would cost almost $1000 more that we had already spent, but we found out we could cancel our reservations for a full refund, so that is what we ended up doing. Needless to say we are more than a little disappointed. I understand that needs of the Navy come before my wants and desires, that is no big deal. I have missed numerous birthdays, anniversaries, Christmases and other holidays because of operational commitments. To lose this leave because my boss didn't remember that we had already talked about this is beyond irritating.
Anyway, it is hard to complain about something like this at work and you can bet my wife doesn't want to hear about it, so you all are the lucky recipients.