How to ask for tomorrow (Saturday) off?

[Horsetuna]

I want saturday off. its REALLY short notice and I REALLY Want to go to an Event up in another city - I'd need all of Saturday off.

Thing is, I know its VERY Short notice. If the boss can't spare me, I'm FINE with that (A little sad, but stuff happens and I know its short notice). Thing is, with him and my other bosses, when I ask for something they usually give it to me - even if it seems to annoy them.

Should I ask for Saturday off? Its a chance to go on a short out of town trip to another city, and see my Grandparents for the first time in years. BUT... How do I ask so he knows that its 'Perfectly FINE if you cant' spare me boss!" Would that work? I've used it before and I always get the '*SIGH*. okay you can have that day off).

I dont know if I can switch shifts with one of the girls. I'll ask them, but since they all work weekdays (The same days as I anyways) it would be tricky. That and I'm training so I dont know all of their job.

Its a short shift that day - 4 hours, and I can see about coming in early monday to catch up on anything, or staying late Friday to get a head start on Saturdays' load.

What do you think? I really want to go, but I dont want to annoy or inconvenience anyone. I've only been there a few weeks too so....

ETA: I havent' asked for any days off since I started there (I noted when I started I liked wednesdays and monday evenings off, which is not a problem thus far), and I've been working hard, and aside from a few mistakes (Easily corrected) I /think/ I'm doing very well.

PS - I put this in the wrong forum. Doh! Can it be moved to Advice Sought please? Thanks!

[The Gatekeeper]

Is this a new job? Different from the computer store job? That would mean that you have only been there a few months. If you think that they have been annoyed with you about some previous requests then you may be right.

Do you really want to risk a new job for this? Is it that important to you?

If you must ask, I would phrase it like this, "I know it is really short notice, and if you say no, I totally understand. Do you think I could get tomorrow off?" And be really cheerful and friendly when you say it.

If they say no, then no sulking or arguing, just a cheerful "o.k. no problem. Thanks anyway!". Just accept the fact that they could not accommodate your request on such short notice.

[Horsetuna]

Thank you for the advice, even if it is late!

I finally just went cut to the chase : Hey Dan, if I came in REALLY early on Monday (The opening girls get there at 5:30. I usually get there at 8), can you spare me tomorrow?

He said without hesitation (or sighing, grumbling or anything ) sure! though he did remind me to give more warning.

I think I am liking dan. And no, I am not intending to do this a lot. No more major events until my August trip (Which he already knows about.)

[dougiezerts]

In our office, you can ask for a short-notice vacation day. But I guess you don't have that option.
You can always threaten to cause a scene, if they don't give you the day off!:)
Good luck!