My hubby is alos a leading hand (working on the tunnels in the city) and is having his vasectomy next month and they cleary told him and myself that he will need to have 7-10days off work, his job is extremely demanding lots of heavy lifting etc etc so he has put in for the full 10 days off...even if he doesnt need the whole time a little break from working 6 days 12.5hrs a day will be nice for him!