-- Posted by dragonking at 7:31 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 This is my last week of work before I have 3 weeks off.  I have eye surgery is why.  I am planning a vacation for January.  I don't know the exact dates now though.  Do you think I should mention about getting that time off in January before being out for surgery or after? -- Posted by Tag548 at 7:32 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 before -- Posted by MixedDelight at 7:35 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 Before. -- Posted by JulieisWHOA at 7:43 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 Definitely before. Why not? -- Posted by JennyColada at 11:19 am on Dec. 1, 2008 Typically you should give them two weeks notice. So...if when you come back is less than two weeks then you should tell them before.