“I’ve wanted a nose job for years, but have never been able to afford one. Now I’m halfway through my training contract and have managed to save enough money. However, it is recommended that you take three weeks off on holiday for the swelling to subside.

“I don’t want to tell anyone at work that I am having the procedure – it won’t be a very big change. But will it look bad to take three weeks off as a block holiday during my training contract?”

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