Go to Work or visit New York? Need Advice!?

Question

My family is going to New York in two weeks for my cousin's birthday. I just got a new job two weeks ago and I work Fri, Sat, and Sun. We will be going Friday and returning Sunday. So I will have to miss a week of work. I really want to stay for work but also want to go to New York. If I stay, I'll work 12 hours @ $7 per hour for the three days. I know it's not worth staying but I want to make a good impression on my boss. The ticket for me will be about $160. Please give me some advice.

Answer 1

Go to work.  You just got the job.  NYC will wait for you.

Edit:  If your parents say you must go, then you must go.  Don't be too surprised when your employer is miffed.

Answer 2

Stay with a friend of the family and go to work.  New York will always be there - it's a good time to learn about priorities and sacrifice.  Life is full of compromises.

Answer 3

If your folks really want you to go, have them talk to your boss.

But tell your boss you'd rather work first.

At least then she/he'll know it wasn't you being unreliable and flaky.

If your boss doesn't understand, there are quite probably other $7/hour jobs out there.

The worst case scenario is: you go to NY, have fun, and have to find a new job when you get back. That you care about the job so much means you are a consciencous person, and will likely easily find another.

Best case scenario: you go, have fun, and have a job waiting when you get back, even if you have to prove yourself a little extra to the boss thereafter.