Yes, I've missed a few days of work recently because of personal reasons--which I feel have been more than valid--the loss of Bella, the loss of Genesis, the loss of Emmy. I just couldn't deal with going to work and serving people. Customers don't want their server crying in their oatmeal!!
I've been back at work now for a couple weeks since Emmy passed. EVERYONE at my job KNOWS these cats were my babies!!!
Yet, this morning I arrived at work and was met by the owner, saying to me that these were "unexcused" absences and I either had to provide a doctor's excuse OR take a three day suspension!!!
God, you guys, I'm so tired of all of this pain and now I've got to deal with stupid heartless people! He even added that I should snap out of it--see, heartless!!
I've been there 15 years!! There only 2 other employees that have worked there longer. I'm never late, and hardly EVER call in sick. But none of that matters!!
So I'm home now. I'm turning over this idea in my head. Or course I could take the three days off and not protest, but you know that's not me. So since THEY want a doctor's excuse for each of the days I missed; I'm calling my Vet (who IS a doctor, right?) and having her write the excuses out for me. Is this an immature idea? Probably, but it's fighting immaturity with immaturity. After reading the employee handbook concerning situations that require a doctor's statement--it NEVER says a medical doctor or GP, but does say that a note from a specialist is acceptable.
So this is what my day has been like so far and it's not even noon yet! I'm still reeling from losing my babies so suddenly. I'm just tired of people thinking that the life and death of an animal is of so little importance. That I should just "snap out of it" is absurd and will never happen! Thanks for listening. Love you all for your support and vibes. It really has power and has helped me stay a live during this surreal nightmare.
I've been back at work now for a couple weeks since Emmy passed. EVERYONE at my job KNOWS these cats were my babies!!!
Yet, this morning I arrived at work and was met by the owner, saying to me that these were "unexcused" absences and I either had to provide a doctor's excuse OR take a three day suspension!!!
God, you guys, I'm so tired of all of this pain and now I've got to deal with stupid heartless people! He even added that I should snap out of it--see, heartless!!
I've been there 15 years!! There only 2 other employees that have worked there longer. I'm never late, and hardly EVER call in sick. But none of that matters!!
So I'm home now. I'm turning over this idea in my head. Or course I could take the three days off and not protest, but you know that's not me. So since THEY want a doctor's excuse for each of the days I missed; I'm calling my Vet (who IS a doctor, right?) and having her write the excuses out for me. Is this an immature idea? Probably, but it's fighting immaturity with immaturity. After reading the employee handbook concerning situations that require a doctor's statement--it NEVER says a medical doctor or GP, but does say that a note from a specialist is acceptable.
So this is what my day has been like so far and it's not even noon yet! I'm still reeling from losing my babies so suddenly. I'm just tired of people thinking that the life and death of an animal is of so little importance. That I should just "snap out of it" is absurd and will never happen! Thanks for listening. Love you all for your support and vibes. It really has power and has helped me stay a live during this surreal nightmare.