I have worked at my job just over a year. I just got back a little less than a months ago from having surgery and am still not 100% so have had my hours cut at my request and have missed since I've been back. So I called called out because I wasnt well and my boss called me back and told me I needed to start showing up and hung up? Should I find another job or get over it?
2007-01-30 17:56:04 · 9 answers · asked by hollydolly1083 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I don't think it's a case of unreasonableness in either direction, it's just circumstances that are at cross purposes. He needs employees that are healthy and show up to work. You need to recover. I think what I would do is speak with him about your situation...ask if you can take more time as a unit off before coming back. Speaking as a former manager and employee....I was never upset by employees who needed time off. What upset me was ones who were unreliable. In other words if you were too sick to work all of the time..and I knew not to schedule you....I'd be fine. But if I put you on the schedule, and you regularly call off, I'd have a problem.
2007-01-30 18:05:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry it is you, either get over it or find another job.
Sorry you really did need timeoff due to surgery - however look at it from the company view. They either have to hire a temp to do your work and hold your position or co-workers have to do your work. After less then a year at the job - you barely are paying for you training time at the company. Most employees break even for job learning curve just around a year on the job.
often I have seen people let go for the same reason - excessive time off from the job. Unless it is a workmans comp, the company may not need to justify letting people go either. In VA which is a Right to Work state either party can end the contract without bias or comment. (means they do not really say why they let you go)
2007-01-31 02:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by Carl P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a doctors statment saying how much you can work, that shoudl back you up. However most employers cant hold a job until you feel better. Unfortunatley it is not that easy, they must still produce even when you are sick. I would get over it, show up and then consider if you feel you were right or wrong and make the decision to look for a job then.Businesses cant afford to molly coddle employess who are sick, and unless you can work from home, unfortunately this is the way of the world. I would rise above the boss though, be better than he is.
2007-01-31 02:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by batwanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're there to work, that's what they hired you for. If surgery was for cosmetic reasons then you're just expecting too much from corporate America. However, if you went to surgery because of true medical reasons, and is not able to perform then you have the right to call in sick.
It may be that your boss is a all around jerk and don't care if you live or die but just get the job done. OR he is a jerk because he is tired of your ME ME ME attitude and is just treating you accordingly to your work ethics.
If he's a jerk, then quite. If not then just do some self reflection and hopefully you will find your way.
2007-01-31 02:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by Inquisit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you asked for shorter hours, the company is doing you a favor. Therefore, you need to show up for the agreed upon days and hours--- to show you are aware that the company really did do you a favor by allowing leniency in the first place.
They are probably holding the rest of your hours for YOU, when you are well, rather than hiring a 2nd person.
So, do your best to be there.... You could lose your job if the boss is annoyed by the call offs.
Lifes
2007-01-31 02:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by Lifesnadir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your boss' claim/s are really unreasonable. Isn't there an ombudsman or someone in the HR division whom you can speak to in-confidence?
From my point of view I think its better for you to start looking for a job. But remember not to tell anything about your job search to your existing staff members or friends.
Regularly visit www.seek.com.au or Yahoo Jobs.... those are the best places to find a good job.
As soon as you get a job offer... simply resign. That's the best to do.
I'm so sure with your experience, you'll find a great job easily.
All the best :)
Cheers
2007-01-31 02:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by Toyota Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you are a human being, work is business and bosses tend to worry more about the productivity/money rather than their employees so I hope you don't see it as a personal attack, it's probably just business. Anyhow, if you don't have a note from your doctor saying that you cannot work as much then he is probably allowed to say that. Maybe you can file for disability for a while? Did you have to go to surgery from an accident at work? Talk to your doctor at least, see if you can get some kind of note.
2007-01-31 02:06:12 · answer #7 · answered by Caramella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In your position, are you:-
1. the bottle-neck?
2. have you fulfilled your task on hand & the responsibilities?
3. what is the expectations of your boss on you now and before surgery?
Since the problem lies between your boss and you, you may like to hear it from your boss what is the issue and solve it together. It may also be a misunderstanding or miscommunication issue only.
2007-01-31 02:07:10 · answer #8 · answered by Doida 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if your boss is telling you to come in there may be an explanation to the situation (He/She may be doing more work.) If you are not feeling well and can't complete the job task at this time, I suggest to file for a medical leave. At least they could not fire you for missing days or calling out sick. If you keep this up they just might...
2007-01-31 02:05:29 · answer #9 · answered by De 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋