“After a pretty quiet period work-wise, things have recently really picked up and everyone in my team is very busy. Back when things were quiet, I booked two weeks’ holiday over the Christmas period and planned to stay at home with my family in London.

“However, some of my colleagues are now coming into work for a few days over Christmas and have cancelled some of their holiday to do so. I’m wondering whether I should do the same – if I stick to my original plan will I be viewed as uncommitted?”