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before going on leave vs before my leave

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Before going on leave' is more general and refers to anyone taking leave, while 'before my leave' refers to the speaker's own leave.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: September 15, 2024 • 18499 views

before going on leave

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen or needs to be done before someone takes a leave of absence.

Examples:

  • Please complete the report before going on leave.
  • I need to finish my tasks before going on leave.
  • An employee who's been on unpaid parental leave is entitled to come back to the job they had before going on leave. They're entitled to this job even if another ...
  • Requesting annual leave. An employee needs to request to take annual leave before going on leave. The process for requesting annual leave is often set out in :.
  • Sick (Illness or Injury): An employee must exhaust all accumulated sick leave before going on leave without pay due to illness or injury or for a funeral for a ...
  • Apr 14, 2014 ... I think this will be a trait that a fair few of us share so I thought I'd write about it and share my checklist of preparation before going on leave.

Alternatives:

  • before taking leave
  • before going on vacation
  • before going on a break
  • before going on holiday
  • before going on time off

before my leave

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to specify that something should be done or considered before the speaker's own leave.

Examples:

  • I need to submit the project before my leave starts.
  • Let's discuss the schedule before my leave.
  • If I need time off before my leave, can I get it? 12. Do I have to give notice of my appointments? 12. How do I give notice and how much notice do I give? 12. 2.
  • Jan 13, 2010 ... ... 30..new people that are younger and are paid less are getting more hours. am i no entitled to get the hours i was getting before my leave?
  • If I have never attended college, and need to register for classes before my leave is over, how can I do that? In order to register for classes, you will first need to ...
  • Aug 17, 2012 ... I'm starting with the stuff I've done already, 2-3 months or more before my leave begins (which at my company is the day the baby is born).

Alternatives:

  • before my time off
  • before my vacation
  • before my break
  • before my holiday
  • before my absence

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