I agree Steve, it's not acceptable...but what can you do......complaining about it just gets taken personally instead of a business issue..... that's life mate in a big organisation.
We've been in the same situation and today I went ahead and booked a week at Centre Parcs anyway. If they refuse the holiday she'll just take unpaid leave and we'll see.
If she's fired out we'll be off to the Paradise Isalnds sooner than we thought....maybe.
If I know my wife maybe not![]()