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You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In this letter • Explain why you want to take time off work? • Give details of the amount of time you need. • Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away?

#company #time #work #manager #amount
Dear
Mr.
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Mr
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 Khan, I am Muaj Momin, an assistant manager in
front
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the front
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 office department. I am writing in regards to request some
time
 off for our upcoming Eid festival.
Firstly
, I have not seen my family since I have joined here in Mumbai branch. I am really looking forward to
see
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 my family on
this
 auspicious occasion of Eid, as my family lives in Banglore, and my sister’s wedding is
also
 fixed, which is right after Eid celebrations.
Secondly
, I need 10 days
time
 off dated 15th of
November
 to 25th of
November
, and I would like to resume work from 26th of
November
. If I get
this
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these
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 10 days off,
I
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it
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 will be helpful to
take
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make
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 some decisions on wedding arrangements like, booking a venue, arranging decorations and food and beverage services.
Finally
, on the work front, I have already spoken to my colleague
Mr.
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Mr
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 Javed Ali, who is another assistant manager, he will be looking after my shifts during my
time
 off.
Nevertheless
, after coming back from holiday I will have completed my
month end
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 report just before the submission date, which is the 30th of
November
. Kindly allow me to take a
time
 off,
this
 will suit my purpose. Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours Sincerely, Muaj Momin.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Respectful greeting (e.g., 'Dear [Manager's name],')
  • Time off, absence, leave of absence
  • Personal circumstances, compelling reason
  • Duration, number of days/weeks
  • Cover duties, delegate tasks, work handover
  • Alternative arrangements, contingency plans
  • Preparation, advance work, assistance
  • Gratitude, appreciate, understanding
  • Inconvenience, minimal disruption
  • Request approval, formally request
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