Is this too much to ask?

[Anonymous]

So I am in a job for just over 3 months. I have only taken one day off for a hospital appointment. But I have taken a Friday and Monday off next week as I am getting a procedure done but the hospital changed my appoinent to Thursday so I need to aso my boss off for the Thursday off also. I need the Monday off also as its a check up on Monday. Is this a bit too much to ask? The hospital changed my procedure to Thursday.

[MTC29]

You cannot be denied time off for a medical appointments or procedures:

"I can't make it in. I'm on my way to the hospital for emergency surgery to have my appendix removed."

"No way, we need you here today... and be on time!"

As @btbc92 said, you'll need a doctor's note to back it up, and don't be surprised if a future non emergency time off request is denied out of hand (employers have ways of getting even).

Whatever the reason for the hospital appointment, I hope it's nothing serious.

[Rob70]

No your Boss should be understanding. I would contact him as soon as possible thought so he has time to cover your work.

[btbc92]

Just tell them this. They have to find a way to handle it, and as long as you have a doctor's note to show and prove that, they cannot say much of anything. However, it may mean you cannot take any more days off in the future, unless a serious emergency. Use your off days wisely because you may not be able to get vocations days also. Check your work policies especially if you new to the job.

[Jmmmfi4]

Its a perfectly reasonable request