should I leave work at the moment?

Question

Yesterday at work we had a security issue and there are no security procedures in place at the moment which is the resposibility of the business. I work at a front desk where I could have been in a really threating situation as customers were coming in I felt like I had an obligation to protect them too. After pressing the duress button and no one responding I went to walk out and noticed about 8 staff watching through the window in the door to see what would happen. I was concerned about the staff member that was being abused and threatened and the customers coming in.
It wasn't until last night it hit me hard and I thought it could have been me and what if he had a gun?
I don't want to sound like a sook but I'm really upset and hadn't shut my eyes all night last night and I'm 22 weeks pregnant.
Do you think it's time to get over myself and say it's the past or go home and take it easy?

BTW I have had a bit of time off due to morning sickness

Answer 1

You need to talk to your boss and tell them that if anything would have happened to you, that they could have faced a HUGE lawsuit, or if the other employee had gotten seriously hurt. There was no excuse for the others to just stand around and watch what was going on. Most likely, unless you work in a hazardous job, like in a jail, or courthouse, etc you won't be in that position again, BUT anything can happen, and they should have some kind of procedures in place to protect their employees and other customers.

Answer 2

Additional stress during pregnancy is never a good thing. Financially, if you can do it or if you have the time coming, take some time for yourself. I am sorry about this situation. It's a terrible world we live in!

Answer 3

take a day off relax n see if u can come to a decission but if u cant then try if u get some part time easy jobs...

Answer 4

Are you in security? Isn't there a law that you are to be protected in the work place? You should look up your ACLU or OSHA, that's nuts.