3 days could still be changed but not likely if allocated after the 6 untouchable ones.
Just do not answer the phone. Same applies for blank days. ;-)
3 times per year you may ask for 6+6 back to back.
No news yet.
Expect some hiring late 2013 or in 2014.
5 days Lagos is good for meditating, tax declaration, reading books, watching movies, relaxing from the stressful LUX-LOS flight.
Some guys even request this trip.
