<prompt> Human: I get paid bi-weekly, and Im supposed to be paid next week for hours I have already logged, however Im going away for about a month in a few days so I wont be able to pick up my pay. Would it be a bad idea to ask my boss if he can write my check out now for next week? That is, to have it dated as if I were to pick it up normally. All of my pays are check that I deposit into my acct instead of them being directly deposited.  <response>: You could try it and see, but as an aside from the PF related stuff, its poor signaling to your boss. This presents as you cant manage your affairs to a point where missing a paycheck doesnt cripple you. Thats not a message Id want to send my boss at a job I wanted to keep... 