I work offshore on a 2 week on, 2 week off rotation. I just arrived at work yesterday and got a call today to find out that my grandfather probably will not make it through the night. He is very close to me as I was raised by my grandfather and grandmother. My company says that they can not let me go home because they have nobody to relieve me. What do I do? He wanted me to be a pallbearer. Help!
2007-01-18 09:32:38 · 7 answers · asked by Heartbroken! 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I am a 76 yr. old Grandmother and if I where in your Grandfathers condition I would want my Grandson to stay on the job, after all I am still alive and your Co. has no one to replace you as yet. If they can't find anyone to replace you and I die then I still want you to stay on the job and remember all the conversations and times we spent together.while my services are going on.~~~So sorry for your pain at this time and when Grandfather passes. God Bless and be with you. ~~~~~~
2007-01-18 10:02:05 · answer #1 · answered by Jill ❤'s U.S.A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are in a very difficult position. I agree with the other posts -- your grandfather would probably understand that you have to continue working. Is it possible to ask your boss to reconsider, especially if you explain that he was more like a father to you? It never hurts to ask again. If they say "no" again, you might think about having another service for your grandfather when you are back onshore. On the other hand, you can pray for and expect a miracle -- maybe your grandfather will hang in there for a while longer.
2007-01-18 19:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by meatpiemum 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have 2 choices....but you already know that & you know what they are.
Go home....and probably lose your job
Stay & keep your job.
Life sucks...but I think your grandfather would understand because he probably had to make some hard decision when he was a young man.
2007-01-18 17:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i must agree with jill. i wouldn't want my child or grandchild to lose their job b/c of my death or the death of my spouse. it will, unfortunately be hardest on you. could you call him? maybe have someone put the phone to his ear? you could say what you need to and that may ease the guilt you may be feeling. he may or may not hear you but its always good to think that he can. hope this helps and i'm sorry about your grandfather.
2007-01-19 00:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray about it.Your grandfather would not know if you were there or not..In spirit he will know and NOBODY can take that away from you.He wouldn't want you to mess up your live-lehood(living)so just pray about it.He will know beleive me he will.
2007-01-18 19:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by gblue52 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are other jobs, But your grandmother is a one of a kind. Maybe they can find someone else if you say i am going ,and will be back if my job is still here
2007-01-18 17:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by abby normal 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
see if you can trade with some one else for just that week and work they week
2007-01-18 17:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by Summer G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋