Health and Work: Not gonna happen

Not gonna happen

By wormiformed - 15/11/2024 18:00 - New Zealand

Today, I had an emergency appendectomy, so I texted my boss to let him know about the situation. He replied that it'd be good for my continued employment prospects if I came into work tomorrow. FML

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By Soon2beexhr - 05/02/2018 15:00

Today, my boss tested a candidate for my current position while I was out of the office. How did I find out? I work in HR and the test results were sent to my email. The reason I was out was to have emergency surgery. Now I get to recover and job search at the same time. FML

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By clutzasaurus - 03/05/2013 05:35 - United States - Odessa

Today, I was feeling down about being stuck in bed after ankle surgery. I thought I would go ahead and call my boss and let him know everything went well. He said the obligatory nice things, then told me that if I'm not at work on Monday, I'll be fired. I can't even get out of bed. FML

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By lxygrl - 20/07/2019 13:07 - United States - Phenix City

Today, I was told I have kidney stones, kidney infections, and a bladder infection and that I have to get admitted into the hospital. I let my boss know, and she replied, "But you're still coming in for your shift tonight, right?" FML

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By sick - 06/10/2010 03:20 - United States

Today, I got up and left for work despite being really sick, because I had a big meeting. Halfway to work, in deadlocked traffic, my boss texts me to let me know he's rescheduling the meeting to tomorrow because of personal conflicts. FML

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Emergency

By Ethan Sitzes - 25/06/2022 22:00

Today, I called into work because of a family emergency. My boss was understanding; my coworker? He tore me a new one because his wife wanted him to take the day off, which he didn't because it was going to be a tough day at work. He also threatened to find a way he could get me fired. FML

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Punned

By 4fingerdiscount - 13/09/2016 11:07 - United States - Knoxville

Today, my bitch of a boss sent out a group text saying she'd had a chainsaw accident and lost the tips of 4 of her fingers and would be out indefinitely. When I told my boyfriend, his immediate response was to grab my phone and reply "I'm stumped, I don't know what to say." She hasn't responded yet. FML

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By Darren - 31/08/2020 04:01 - Australia - Greenacre

Today, during my second shift back at work after missing four weeks for knee surgery, I stabbed myself in the hand and now need three weeks off for that surgery. Just as I'm up for a promotion. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/12/2018 20:00

Today as I was waiting at the gynecologist I texted my husband to see if birth control pills were covered on our insurance...yep texted my boss instead who I had been asking about a raise..don’t think I’ll be getting that raise... FML

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By offtothejobcentre - 31/12/2012 22:42 - United Kingdom - London

Today, my boss put me on suspension, a week after granting a subordinate time off to recover from surgery. When I signed the paperwork, I was too embarrassed to admit I didn't understand her writing, which apparently said she was getting treated for "dangerously low levels of dick". FML

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Lost

By Anonymous - 19/04/2013 10:17 - Germany - Berlin

Today, it's my only day off work in a while. I told my boss I'd be available via phone in case of emergencies. So far I've been called three times: To ask how the fax works, to let me know it's a slow day, and to ask me where the letter R is on a keyboard. FML

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maz08 11

Sunday 4 October 2015 0:11

It would be bad for his continued employment prospects if you reported him and used that text as evidence at a tribunal

Liamj774 36

Sunday 4 October 2015 0:08

It would be good for your life if you didn't

Comments

wuellmar 18

Sunday 4 October 2015 8:51

I am terribly sorry about the situation you are in. Sadly I do not know the Legal Situation in NZ, how ever I dont think its right. Some people just should not be a boss. As many have already said, make sure you save the TXT messages and dont be affraid to fight him on it. Best of luck to you, and a good recovery from your surgery.

Witchylady 17

Sunday 4 October 2015 9:18

Do t let him bully you. File a complaint through a government body for work place bullying from your stupid is if you have to

emokitty91 12

Sunday 4 October 2015 10:14

I think it sounds tacky to have to text a boss..most issues with managers are done over the phone last time i checked

GhostFox 33

Sunday 4 October 2015 15:58

If the manager gave the cell phone number it likely meant he would prefer to be informed through any method, and texting has become an accepted method of communication between workers and their employers. Even if this particular boss just used it to be a dick.

spacepants 11

Sunday 4 October 2015 13:00

I have to ask. did you at least give them advanced notice that you had a surgery scheduled ?

_caitlyn992 6

Sunday 4 October 2015 13:13

What does the word 'emergency' mean to you?

Psycho_Babydoll 26

Monday 5 October 2015 1:56

Generally, when it's an 'emergency', it wasn't pre-planned...

marcelmg 10

Sunday 4 October 2015 17:20

He is not saying that it is bad if you don't show up. He will just give you like bonuspoints.

tingtingmeg 12

Sunday 4 October 2015 19:51

he can't legally do that. fmla. family medical leave act. it's a thing.

writergirl1029 17

Sunday 4 October 2015 21:25

OP isn't American. In any case, you can't get FMLA until you've met certain requirements with your employer, and you have to sign up in advance.

jvanevery 19

Sunday 4 October 2015 20:14

your boss doesn't believe the appendix story and is calling your bluff just send them copies of some medical paper that you have from the whole mess it should be okay then

shadowl 11

Monday 5 October 2015 0:39

When I read FML's like these I always think about how people would react if someone else told them. For example if your SO had phoned your boss and explained you had to have surgery. Maybe they'd actually take it serious because you aren't even able to phone them.

delichick 27

Monday 5 October 2015 2:03

Why do I have the feeling the boss thought the Op was lying like he/she has called in numerous times & the boss was calling their bluff?Im very distrustful of others though-and actually had a staff member call in 'sick' very close to their start time.In any case bring note from your dr & feel better