Originally Posted by
sanicom3205
Depends on what schedule you are awarded. One or two day trips on weekdays are far easier to drop or trade than three or four day trips that touch weekends. If your schedule obtains mostly weekend and four day trips, a sick call is usually your only option if you must have a day off. Welcome to the land of red/redder!
This! I would add that your month "off" might be easier if you cross it over between 2 months, i.e. mid Sept through mid Oct...