I have an appointment on [day] only available in office hours and will need to leave by [time].
Shift work
Leaving a Shift Early for A bank or official appointment
Leaving a shift early for a bank or official appointment is mostly about cover. Tell your supervisor early and line up someone for the rest of the shift.
Say what you need, briefly
Banks and offices open only in work hours. Name it as an appointment only available then; you don't need the paperwork detail.
Sort cover for your shift
On a shift, leaving early hinges on cover. Tell your supervisor as early as you can, and where you can, line up a colleague to cover the rest of your shift so the floor isn't left short.
Example messages
I've booked an official appointment first thing on [day] and may be in a little late; I'll make up what I miss.
I need to sort something at the bank that closes before I finish; could I leave by [time] today?
Mistakes to avoid
Don't leave the floor short without a word. Flag it early and help line up cover for the rest of the shift.
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Common questions
Do I say what the appointment is?
No. An appointment only in office hours is a complete reason.
What matters most on a shift?
Cover. Tell your supervisor early and, where you can, arrange a colleague to cover the rest of your shift.