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Old 06-04-2007, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GreaseA6 View Post
I would advise against VTO & vacation...every time I have tried it I have been hosed. I've had good luck with vacation and reserve, just remember that if they drop some days due to the buffer they can add them back in anywhere they want, like during the last 3 weeks you want off.

Grease has it on the nose and Tony alludes to it as well.....DON'T BID SECONDARY W/VACATION. IMHO your best bet is to slide your vacation 5 days (max) in the direction you need off, then expand to max days (3 more) then bid Reserve line that directly conflicts as many as possible. Don't forget you have a 48 hr. buffer on either side of your total vacation footprint as well. This is all predicated on you not being able to hold a regular line which fits your needs. Good Luck.
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