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Msg ID: 2756290 EMS Holiday Shedule +0/-6     
Author:Vesty Puller
12/14/2022 1:43:16 PM

Seasons Greetings all!

 

Question for the EMS crowd on how your base handles the Holidays.  I understand that the schedule is the schedule and thats it. So OK I work 7 Christmases in a row. 

Any bases out there have an alternate Holiday schedule that is fair for all?

 

Thanks!



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Msg ID: 2756292 EMS Holiday Shedule +5/-3     
Author:Answer
12/14/2022 1:52:40 PM

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no. too much turnover would be too complicated why bother. your opposite will not be there next Christmas 



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Msg ID: 2756294 EMS Holiday Shedule +6/-1     
Author::-)
12/14/2022 2:27:26 PM

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I was often lucky enough to be able to trade or take PTO in order to get the holiday off if I wanted.


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Msg ID: 2756295 stay there long enough you'll get a bunch (NT) +3/-1     
Author:off in a row. Worked for me.
12/14/2022 2:53:50 PM

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Msg ID: 2756296 stay there long enough you'll get a bunch +0/-2     
Author:helluva answer
12/14/2022 3:02:07 PM

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 wait. now there's a plan



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Msg ID: 2756300 thats how it works sport...personally I (NT) +2/-1     
Author:prefer the double time.
12/14/2022 4:07:57 PM

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Msg ID: 2756297 EMS Holiday Shedule +9/-0     
Author:olderendirt
12/14/2022 3:29:02 PM

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"I understand that the schedule is the schedule and thats it. So OK I work 7 Christmases in a row."

Divide the number of days in a year, 365, by the 7-day week and fixed date holidays move a day later each week each year, except leap years, when they move 2 days. Thus, next year's Christmas will be on a Monday.

If you don't change your schedule you only work a max of 6 years of holidays on schedule and as few as 4, depending on where you are after leap year Feb 29.

Seniority vacation bidding is also a factor- the senior guys can schedule vacations on holidays requiring the program to cover the day.

Alternating holiday schedules were discussed by the members at one contract negotitation schedule, but the decision was that your schedule was your schedule to deal with.

Having to work a holiday was somewhat offset somewhat by who you worked with- base crews often became very close, organized dinners, other ways to celebrate with family at the job. HEMS is/was famous/infamous for how closely involved crews got...



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Msg ID: 2756298 EMS Holiday Shedule +3/-2     
Author:P121
12/14/2022 3:59:59 PM

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We used to have several young motivated pilots that would gladly workover Christmas day for the extra pay.  Not anymore, where have they all gone?  



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Msg ID: 2756299 EMS Holiday Shedule +4/-1     
Author:Mgt
12/14/2022 4:06:36 PM

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It is best for an employee to request vacation time well in advance of the holiday, as this gives the employer ample time to plan and adjust their schedule as needed. If an employee submits a request for vacation time in advance and the employer does not have any extenuating circumstances that prevent them from honoring the request, they should generally approve the request. However, seniority may also be a factor in the employer's decision, as they may need to consider the needs and preferences of other employees when determining who will be granted vacation time. 



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Msg ID: 2756301 EMS Holiday Shedule +2/-2     
Author:extenuating
12/14/2022 4:11:16 PM

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like nobody to cover the shift extenuating. either somebody covers it or they don't. if your company wants to give you the time off and not cover the shift, great but probably not going to happen. It's that simple in EMS. 



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Msg ID: 2756303 EMS Holiday Shedule +1/-3     
Author:Management does not fill shifts
12/14/2022 4:18:59 PM

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pilots do. management posts the openings. I'm sure there's tons of people dying to spend Christmas at your bfe base, though



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Msg ID: 2756304 EMS Holiday Shedule +3/-3     
Author:Mgt
12/14/2022 4:22:33 PM

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If an employer does not explicitly deny a request for vacation time, particularly if it is submitted well in advance, the request is presumed to be approved.



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Msg ID: 2756306 EMS Holiday Shedule +0/-2     
Author:yeah so what
12/14/2022 4:34:09 PM

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that advice and two dollars will get you a cup of coffee and you're working Christmas bro



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Msg ID: 2756310 EMS Holiday Shedule +3/-3     
Author:Stinky101
12/14/2022 5:19:30 PM

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A vacation request is never assumed until you have an approval. Vacation time can always be denied even when requested well in advance. Oh, by the way, can you cover next October 12th-18th for me???  I'm sure you know your not doing anything that week..



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Msg ID: 2756307 Alternatives? +14/-0     
Author:A cog in the machine
12/14/2022 4:45:07 PM

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Some bases have pilots who are nice enough to figure out who wants to work which holiday and work it out amongst themselves. Others just suck it up and do their 6 or 7 years. Personally I offer to cover Christmas for pilots with families and have always been taken up on that offer. Be the change you want to see on the world and all that.


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Msg ID: 2756311 Alternatives? +4/-4     
Author:Entitlement Isses today
12/14/2022 5:20:41 PM

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 These days, organizations are suffering from entitlement issues among new hires.
People not willing to put in the effort or be willing to take on tasks that could help the company succeed, or they might not be respectful of their more senior coworkers. A toxic work environment can affect productivity and effectiveness of an organization. A culture of teamwork and cooperation is essential to success.


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Msg ID: 2756330 Alternatives? +0/-1     
Author:things sound bad at taco bell
12/14/2022 11:00:42 PM

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 bring it up with the assistant shift leader I was you



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Msg ID: 2756361 I knew all the pilots in the program, so I'd call around and offer the  +3/-1     
Author:olderendirt
12/15/2022 2:34:04 PM

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I knew all the pilots in the program, so I'd call around and offer the day(s). Always worked for me.

 



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Msg ID: 2756375 I knew all the pilots in the program, so I'd call around and offer the  +4/-5     
Author:Lead
12/15/2022 4:16:48 PM

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The lead pilot is responsible for scheduling and filling work over time. put in for holiday vacation in advance. If he's any good he will get it filled a lot of times the lead will cover it since he's responsible for scheduling. 

 



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Msg ID: 2756440 I knew all the pilots in the program, so I'd call around and offer the  +2/-1     
Author:Old lead
12/16/2022 1:29:02 PM

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If the pilots at my base wanted time off, I had them figure out the coverage and let me know.  If they had problems, I'd help out as needed.  Nobody ever didn't get the time they wanted but we had a pretty good group that was willing to help each other out.

 

"A lot of times the lead will cover it since he's responsible for scheduling"

The company won't actually put that in writing but depending on the management it was made pretty clear.  This was one of the main reasons why I left HEMS.  



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Msg ID: 2757074 I knew all the pilots in the program, so I'd call around and offer the  +0/-0     
Author:Me too.
12/25/2022 5:13:02 AM

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Hated being in mgt in HEMS/HAA.  Actually never liked being in mgt anywhere.  Best job was line pilot.

 

 



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Msg ID: 2756439 EMS Holiday Shedule +2/-1     
Author:Old lead
12/16/2022 1:22:35 PM

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Before I left, We'd just work it out.

All the pilots at our base had an agreement that nobody would have to work both Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Sometimes the schedule worked out but most of the time someone was on for both.  The person not scheduled for either got to pick which one to work and they would trade some other random shift to make up for it.  We usually did this around September so there was plenty of time for family plans etc.  It worked for us.



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Msg ID: 2756489 Work your schedule +7/-5     
Author:Lead 29 year ems
12/17/2022 12:29:54 PM

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1. Typically, The same guy who wants off on scheduled holidays is usually the same guy who doesn't cover OT for others on holidays.

2. You request Christmas, Skanksgiving, Easter, etc off? You better come to me with someone willing to cover.  I am not responsible to find your holiday coverage.  Other days of the year, I'll find someone to cover.

3 Work the holidays on your schedule.  You still have half of the holidays off in any given year.  7 years working Xmas, then you get 7 years off on Xmas. 

4 Change your shift at the next base vacancy.  You could end up never working a Christmas.

 

 



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Msg ID: 2756524 Work your schedule +3/-5     
Author:a lead pilot cannot fill a shift
12/17/2022 9:11:00 PM

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you only can TRY to get somebody to cover. send out a group email and wait. whether it christmas or colombus day or quanza, whatever day, doesn't matter. either somebody wants to cover or they don't. If a guy wants it off, that's his business, not yours. don't get all bent out of shape just because somebody wants to be off on a holiday they are scheduled. it's just another shift that needs to be covered. lose the attitude.



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Msg ID: 2756542 Work your schedule +5/-8     
Author:LEAD pile it
12/18/2022 6:26:02 AM

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Just because you WANT Xmas off, doesn't mean you GET it off...  Check the employee handbook.  PTO not guaranteed.  That's why they pay it out if you don't get it.

No, holidays are NOT another day to cover.  Lose your cry baby entitled attitude and do your job.



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Msg ID: 2756560 ^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^ +6/-4     
Author:Yup
12/18/2022 12:24:29 PM

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Do your job



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Msg ID: 2756569 ^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^ +3/-2     
Author:say wut
12/18/2022 1:25:53 PM

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check the employee handbook lol


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Msg ID: 2756613 Work your schedule +1/-1     
Author:yeah but
12/18/2022 9:38:36 PM

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what if somebody wants to work a holiday for me. is it okay if I let them? my company is cool with it and they will even pay me when I'm not there! I just wanted to check with you to see if its ok



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Msg ID: 2756630 Work your schedule +1/-0     
Author:smokey the lead
12/19/2022 6:44:10 AM

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No, not cool.  Should not have checked with me first.  You are an Elf, get back to work.  



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Msg ID: 2756808 STORYTIME--- +2/-1     
Author:not surprised
12/21/2022 5:38:59 AM

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High Shcool / Trade school graduate accepts 86k/yr job with shift work requirement.  Wants Xmas off, does not get it. Totally surprised and butt hurt that they were not able to force their co worker who was scheduled to be off to work for them because they are entiled. Called in sick anyway.

True story.



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