How do I tell my management about a recurring medical appointment that I will be starting soon?
In December I saw a new therapist for the first time and we agreed to see each other twice a month for the foreseeable future. All of their appointment times fall into my regular work hours (0700-1600 M-F), so I will have to miss 1-2 hours of work for each of these appointments. It is not a requirement that I tell my company exactly what I am taking my personal time for but I would like to find a tactful way to explain to my immediate super why this recurring appointment is necessary without divulging too much.
If it is important I am in Alabama, US.
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In December I saw a new therapist for the first time and we agreed to see each other twice a month for the foreseeable future. All of their appointment times fall into my regular work hours (0700-1600 M-F), so I will have to miss 1-2 hours of work for each of these appointments. It is not a requirement that I tell my company exactly what I am taking my personal time for but I would like to find a tactful way to explain to my immediate super why this recurring appointment is necessary without divulging too much.
If it is important I am in Alabama, US.
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In December I saw a new therapist for the first time and we agreed to see each other twice a month for the foreseeable future. All of their appointment times fall into my regular work hours (0700-1600 M-F), so I will have to miss 1-2 hours of work for each of these appointments. It is not a requirement that I tell my company exactly what I am taking my personal time for but I would like to find a tactful way to explain to my immediate super why this recurring appointment is necessary without divulging too much.
If it is important I am in Alabama, US.
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In December I saw a new therapist for the first time and we agreed to see each other twice a month for the foreseeable future. All of their appointment times fall into my regular work hours (0700-1600 M-F), so I will have to miss 1-2 hours of work for each of these appointments. It is not a requirement that I tell my company exactly what I am taking my personal time for but I would like to find a tactful way to explain to my immediate super why this recurring appointment is necessary without divulging too much.
If it is important I am in Alabama, US.
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You don't need to go into much detail. Sample bare bones script that I have used in the past:
"I have a recurring [medical] appointment that cannot be scheduled outside of business hours. Please let me know if you want me to use time off or make up the hours."
No need to say it's a medical appointment if you don't want, but it will help solidify the importance. Add as much detail as you feel comfortable with, but you don't need to divulge any more information than the above. If your manager pushes back, consider getting a doctor's note to excuse yourself and being flexible in making up the time.
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Just let your supervisor know that these are necessary therapy sessions that you need to take. It would be helpful if you get some sort of note from your therapist beforehand stating the need for these sessions to present to your supervisor. You don't need to go into details about what condition you may have.
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You don't need to go into much detail. Sample bare bones script that I have used in the past:
"I have a recurring [medical] appointment that cannot be scheduled outside of business hours. Please let me know if you want me to use time off or make up the hours."
No need to say it's a medical appointment if you don't want, but it will help solidify the importance. Add as much detail as you feel comfortable with, but you don't need to divulge any more information than the above. If your manager pushes back, consider getting a doctor's note to excuse yourself and being flexible in making up the time.
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You don't need to go into much detail. Sample bare bones script that I have used in the past:
"I have a recurring [medical] appointment that cannot be scheduled outside of business hours. Please let me know if you want me to use time off or make up the hours."
No need to say it's a medical appointment if you don't want, but it will help solidify the importance. Add as much detail as you feel comfortable with, but you don't need to divulge any more information than the above. If your manager pushes back, consider getting a doctor's note to excuse yourself and being flexible in making up the time.
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You don't need to go into much detail. Sample bare bones script that I have used in the past:
"I have a recurring [medical] appointment that cannot be scheduled outside of business hours. Please let me know if you want me to use time off or make up the hours."
No need to say it's a medical appointment if you don't want, but it will help solidify the importance. Add as much detail as you feel comfortable with, but you don't need to divulge any more information than the above. If your manager pushes back, consider getting a doctor's note to excuse yourself and being flexible in making up the time.
answered 3 mins ago
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You don't need to go into much detail. Sample bare bones script that I have used in the past:
"I have a recurring [medical] appointment that cannot be scheduled outside of business hours. Please let me know if you want me to use time off or make up the hours."
No need to say it's a medical appointment if you don't want, but it will help solidify the importance. Add as much detail as you feel comfortable with, but you don't need to divulge any more information than the above. If your manager pushes back, consider getting a doctor's note to excuse yourself and being flexible in making up the time.
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Just let your supervisor know that these are necessary therapy sessions that you need to take. It would be helpful if you get some sort of note from your therapist beforehand stating the need for these sessions to present to your supervisor. You don't need to go into details about what condition you may have.
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Just let your supervisor know that these are necessary therapy sessions that you need to take. It would be helpful if you get some sort of note from your therapist beforehand stating the need for these sessions to present to your supervisor. You don't need to go into details about what condition you may have.
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Just let your supervisor know that these are necessary therapy sessions that you need to take. It would be helpful if you get some sort of note from your therapist beforehand stating the need for these sessions to present to your supervisor. You don't need to go into details about what condition you may have.
answered 2 mins ago
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Just let your supervisor know that these are necessary therapy sessions that you need to take. It would be helpful if you get some sort of note from your therapist beforehand stating the need for these sessions to present to your supervisor. You don't need to go into details about what condition you may have.
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