I once had a job that denied my leave to take off for my sons kindergarten graduation, I put the request in two weeks ahead, that was denied, then offered to come in late after the graduation, denied…I went back to my desk and started packing my personal things, one of my co-workers asked me what was going on, I explained…my son was not going to lookout into that audience at 5yrs old and not see anyone there for him, the sacrifices of a single parent…the next day I started job hunting…
I remember when my grandmother died and the woman I worked for at the time told me.I know your Grandma just died, but it's not fair to the company that you're going to be gone for 4 days.Can you not go to your grandma's funeral....best believe I went
Didn’t have a funeral, but my father just took a bad fall and my boss’s response was ‘let me know what I can do to help’. I’ve had to take off two days to take my mom to the hospital to be with him as surgery got pushed back. ‘Your mom needs you right now - keep me posted and I’ll bepraying for your dad.’
I love Veronicas perspective. Would love to hear if she has ever actually said these things in the work place, because when I have I was fired later or management made my job so toxic I had to leave. Veronica has my complete respect.
I once had a job that denied my leave to take off for my sons kindergarten graduation, I put the request in two weeks ahead, that was denied, then offered to come in late after the graduation, denied…I went back to my desk and started packing my personal things, one of my co-workers asked me what was going on, I explained…my son was not going to lookout into that audience at 5yrs old and not see anyone there for him, the sacrifices of a single parent…the next day I started job hunting…
There's Spider-man, Wonder Woman and now Veronica. Three powerful superheroes.
They denied me time off when my father died. I took it anyway. Told 'em fire me if they wanted but I'd sue because it's federal law.
The toxicity is REAL. The gaslighting is real too. When did companies stop caring about their employees? This is a common occurrence... Very sad.
Your boss and coworkers are not your family. In fact, they’re not even second cousins twice removed! That’s crazy conversation.
The longer you work the more you realize that the company doesn't care about you, so why should you care about the company.
It's always about power and control by management and executives.
I remember when my grandmother died and the woman I worked for at the time told me.I know your Grandma just died, but it's not fair to the company that you're going to be gone for 4 days.Can you not go to your grandma's funeral....best believe I went
Didn’t have a funeral, but my father just took a bad fall and my boss’s response was ‘let me know what I can do to help’. I’ve had to take off two days to take my mom to the hospital to be with him as surgery got pushed back. ‘Your mom needs you right now - keep me posted and I’ll bepraying for your dad.’
I love Veronicas perspective. Would love to hear if she has ever actually said these things in the work place, because when I have I was fired later or management made my job so toxic I had to leave. Veronica has my complete respect.
Where do companies get this whole "family" shit from? I don't know you and... I don't even like my own family, let alone you!🤣
This is so sad. They wonder why people don't want to work. Reiterate. Work for them!
Not even for a million dollars? Dang, Veronica is too principled.
Veronica is my hero
There is no 'family' in the work place.
Sadly, this scenario is realistic for SO many workplaces.
When my brother passed, I told work I’m taking 3 days bereavement.
They don't want you to take time off, but also won't let you work from home instead. Make it make sense
My lead asked me the other day what was I doing, I told her working on my resume
When my little brother died my boss just said "Take as long as you need."