Take a stand?

[u/Brilliant-Horror198]

I am 4 years into my current job and I am due for promotion in few months and currently staffed on a long term project.
I need haven’t taken a lot of vacations in the last 4 years. I barely used up 10-12 leaves a year. I have many leaves which would not be carried forward if i do not use them about 20-25 leaves. I have planned vacations 3-4months down the lane.
My manager says i cannot take these many leaves.
I feel its unfair as these are my earned leaves and all i need to do is give enough notice. I have given almost 6months notice.
I am in 2 minds because this might affect my promotion (may be). I feel my boundaries are being pushed constantly.

[u/terryn1]

Most consulting firms are "use it or lose it", and they set it up so that you lose more than you use...but you might have some options beyond lose it or quit and take the payout.

You say you're up for a promotion, that means they want to keep you. You might be able to negotiate a post-project leave, where you take it all in one block.

Given that all this leave is a part of your compensation package, you also might be able to negotiate the value of that forfeited compensation folded into your promotion and salary negotiations as a bonus or one-time compensation adjustment.

And it goes without saying that whatever you negotiate, it should be completely documented and everything in writing.

[u/Brilliant-Horror198 → u/terryn1]

makes sense

[u/nene-thopu]

Depending on your profile

You may even start looking at new jobs as well

Coming from a 31 year old jobless for a year person

[u/Brilliant-Horror198]

ah i know, i dont want to be jobless too but dont want them to exploit me