Is this a good time? (polite way to start a serious topic)
take some time off 请一段时间假/ take a day off/ take a afternoon off =take a vacation
sick leave/maternity leave
at the end of next month
How much time are we talking about here?
That is right in the middle of peak season.
rush hour/peak season/busiest time
someone is at their peak=he is at his best 巅峰时期，最快速度
I am aware of that. (be aware of)
I've asked Paul to cover some of my responsibilities while I am gone.
Will he be able to handle the extra workload?
handle the extra workload
cover=help you to do your work/your part of workload
Would you be able to cover some of my shifts next week?
I'm covering for my friend who is sick.
I was wondering if .... (very polite and indirect way to ask )
workload 工作量
I has been looking for opportunities to step up here at the office.
step up 提升
I have complete faith in him.
accommodate you 满足你的要求 = giving/providing them what they need
We will try our best to accommodate your needs.
accommodate her schedule
There is some way we could meet in the middle. =meet halfway (that is a good way to compromise)
long weekends
doable 可行的
Is that doable? 这个可行么？
I appreciate you giving plenty of notice. 提前通知= allow your boos to know ahead of time
short notice 临时通知 (that is pretty bad at work, as other people do not have the enough time for the sudden change)
I'll get right on it. 马上去做= I will start doing this right away
Our boss wish I was a robot.
shut them down and let them rest.
overheat too hot
How many sick days do you get?
Would you mind+ v-ing
Would you mind turning your music down a little bit? I'm trying to study.
Would you mind not smoking here?
Would you mind holding this for me for a second?
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