My son, age 23, searched hard for a job for several months, this is a tough economy,
and was so relieved to find his new job. On the interview he said that he was available 7 days a week and all the hours on those days. I believe that was the primary reason he was hired. Less than 2 weeks into the job he asked for a Sat-Sun off just to come back home for the weekend - no special plans. I have tried to advise him that the manager would not necessarily let him know that this could jeopardize his job but he is still going ahead with it. I hate to see him out of work again. If you had seen him while unemployed you would wonder too. He will not necessarily lose his job over this but still I can't imagine why the paycheck & hours wouldn't mean more than a lame weekend off. Any other viewpoints out there?