<prompt> Human: Okay so Ive been working at this local, family-owned deli for about 8 months. I work as a delivery driver and I work Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 5-8:30ish. I say 8:30ish because we close at 8 but I stay after to clean up the restaurant which can take anywhere from 30-60 minutes. So, onto the problem. As Im graduating high school in less than a month, Im going to be very busy with senior week, grad parties, and vacation. I texted my boss a month in advance for the grad parties that I am taking off for, which is only two dates, June 15,16, for my really close friends. Now my boss says that I cant take off for those days because they arent legitimate reasons to take off. He also told me that this is real life because its a real job. While I understand that to a degree, Im still a high school senior, I have a lot going on in my life and I cant keep a steady 4-day schedule forever. Im also 95 certain that a friend that works there, my classmate who is also a senior, requested off for grad parties and he had no problem with it. So basically Im confused because I really dont want to miss the grad parties but I also dont want to get fired. What do I do?Edit: pretty much everyone is telling me to quit, but it will really hurt their business for a bit if I quit because they do not have a replacement for me as there are many cashiers and such, but only 3 delivery drivers including me. I also am friends with everyone there and would like to leave on... idk the right word... better terms?  <response>: Heres what I would do.Ignore what he said. A week before the parties bring it up again and just say Im not going to here these days. If he wants to fire you for that, youre better off without this job. Dont make a scene, dont bother arguing or begging. Just be an adult and tell him. Let him know you are happy to continue working for him, just not on these specific days. You gave him PLENTY of notice. Dont feel bad. Enjoy your last summer of freedom. 