My boss was in a car accedent and has brain injuries should i do his job?

Question

if i dont do it the department will fall apart. All management tells me is "keep everything working well till he gets back"
what do i do?

Answer 1

If you are being told to keep the department going -then step up and do it. It's awful what happened to your boss - but this is a good chance for you to show them your leadership abilities and what you can do.

Answer 2

I had a boss go out on medical issues and I was the only canididate to step up to the position. I was asked to keep the promotions department running.

I then became the boss for 4 months until they hired a new permanent dept. head.

They did offer me the position then a say in who was hired. However, I hated the woman that they ended up bringing in, even though i stated that she and I would not work well together.

It's 3 years later and I don't work there any longer.

They should ask, not tell, you to step up. This puts in a great position to ask for more money at your next evaluation, or just get the promotion to this job after it's determined that he's not coming back.

Answer 3

You should contact upper management and offer your expertise in handling his affairs. this will show that you are a team leader. It may also help you in achieving a promotion in the future if you do a good job.

Answer 4

If you want a job in six months, I think I would help out. Where will you be if your dept. falls apart?

Answer 5

No, you do not have the legal authority to handle his business affairs in his absence. That is actually a criminal offense.

Answer 6

Maybe help out a little extra!

Answer 7

Why not?