Originally Posted by RockyBoy

If you are a new guy and really want it off, throw in an APD for the days you want. Your request will go before everyone else who doesn't want to use their APD. I always save mine up for Christmas just in case.

1. APD
2. PD
3. Swap with Pot
4. Swap board
5. Tell the kids Santa has to come early.

The first year I got Christmas off my kids were bummed because they had to wait until Christmas Day for all the goods. My 8 year old at the time said, "Dad can you just please go to work on Christmas?" Shows how little kids really care if you mix things up a bit to work with your schedule.