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The Careerologist: Should I cancel my holiday to prove my commitment?

Financial News' Becky Pritchard kicks off a new weekly column answering your career quandaries

The Careerologist: Should I cancel my holiday to prove my commitment?
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Q: I’m worried about being made redundant because of Brexit. Should I cancel my holiday to show my commitment to the role?

Not taking your holiday is macho nonsense. It doesn’t show ‘commitment’ to the job, it shows desperation.

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