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SwapBoard - How does this whole thing work? - MrsNice


Posted: May 10, 2010

I have a few questions about the SwapBoard.  I missed our conference call.  So your supervisor doesn't approve your time off anymore?  From what I understand, if you need a day off, you post your shift on the SwapBoard and hope that someone picks it up?  How does this whole thing work?  TIA.

What SA is this for - how do you use PTO then

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Also, what about an emergency and you need time off instantly?

SwapBoard - MrsNice

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It is for SA2. I am PT, and I don't have any PTO.


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