Vacation on Internship question

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>Hello all,</p>

<p>I was offered an un-paid internship position at Smith Barney… 2 days a week… I start this Tuesday February 12th … I had already booked a vacation for March 14 - 21 …</p>

<p>Do you guys think it is alright to ask for off time this early?</p>

<p>I’d have to take 3 days off …</p>

<p>Please any help from anybody with internship experience would be greatly appreciated. </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>and by the way this is by far the best message board around… I’ve been coming here since SAT days haha</p>

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<p>Not sure that they really expect you to work during a school break where students usually go away, but it’s best to let them know or ask early.</p>

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<p>They should be pretty lenient on it. I mean my employers give me time off when I am out of town for breaks or need to study for an exam.</p>

<p>They should put your education first, thats why you go to college. Then list your other priorities such as internships.</p>

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<p>I agree. Most companies are quite flexible with interns, and esp. since you had prior plans, it should not be a problem. You could offer to do an extra day the week before you leave and the week after you return, that would show that you felt responsible for your duties.</p>