Unofficial requests are exactly that. We don't like planning long, expensive trips based on what the manager is feeling that week or quarter. I've circled the

Unofficial requests are exactly that. We don't like planning long, expensive trips based on what the manager is feeling that week or quarter. I've circled the sun long enough (and dealt with enough military recruiters, LOL) to know that you get it all in writing. Any implied or verbal agreements aren't really worth much.