A Sick Baby No Excuse for Time Off

My baby was born with medical problems, so I was going to quit my job. Fortunately, they offered me a part time position so I eagerly accepted. A few months down the line, we were being audited, and had many new employees starting. At the same time, I was told that my daughter needed to be hospitalized. They told me to bring her in on Monday, and this was on a Thursday. My baby was 6 months old at this time. I called my boss as soon as I found this out.

She told me "I need you here."

I said, "I understand that, but Emily is going to be in the hospital."

She said, "No, I need you here."

I said, "Listen, I don't know what to say, but I can't just drop her off at the hospital doors and say see you later. I cannot come in on Monday. I am giving you a few days notice so that you can prepare tomorrow."

I could not believe that she wanted to put more pressure on me than I was already facing. I had always been a loyal employee. I did not take unnecessary time off. I ended up having to go over her head!

This happened with a few other employees also. She did this to me once before. My husband was having back surgery. The date was scheduled a few weeks in advance. When I told her the date, she looked in her book, and said I think that will be fine as long as so and so doesn't ask for that day off. UH! Excuse me?

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