Not necessarily. He could've confirmed it with his old job, and just not forseen this new job opportunity arising. New bosses often look down upon requesting vacation time so soon after being hired, and that's not considering that some jobs require you to accumulate vacation time by working your set schedule first. Besides, perhaps there's mandatory training or something that can't be easily rescheduled.

#32 - you did read the bit where it said his NEW job, right?

It's a new job, so planning doesn't necessarily come into it. What he should have done, though, was to mention his upcoming honeymoon after he'd gotten the offer letter from the company. He might have had to take the time unpaid, but most reasonable companies would understand the situation and make allowances. If he didn't even mention it until he was actually at work, then it might be a YDI situation. In any case, usually with non-refundable trips, they'll let you reschedule, or give you credit. they may charge a fee, but at least you won't lose all your money. Otherwise, try to sell it (if transferrable). If all else fails, be happy with the good, high-paying employment, which is getting more rare these days.

I'm offended by this.

Why don't you do it? Are you afraid of the OP getting mad?

Yeah, comments for that one have been disabled. I'll bet it disappears soon, for exactly this reason.