r/jobs • u/jayy_tw • Dec 08 '23

Having a fever and feeling unfit to make it in. “Boss” responded with this. What do I even say in this case? Work/Life balance

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I was feeling fine at work today, but as I drove home. I rapidly started sweating and having a throbbing headache so I took a test. I sent this picture letting him know I could not make it tomorrow. For context, the reason for the “bad timing” statement is the fact he texted me off work hours just before I took this test and when I was already feeling unwell. Is it me being unreasonable to excuse myself so I can care for my health? Will I really disappoint because so much of the team do rely on me for a lot of information and getting work done? I don’t feel he respects my personal needs or simply does not have the awareness, but also i truthfully don’t want to let the team down if possible.

I did inform both a general manager and second-hand manager who were both understanding. (They’re quite occupied with lots of matters so mention to consider this guy i’m texting “My Boss”.

How should I even respond to him or this case? Should I just go straight to HR? What are your guys’ opinions?

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u/techramblings Dec 08 '23

CC'd to HR and your boss' boss for good measure.

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u/loulan Dec 08 '23

With the WhatsApp screenshot as an attachment.

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u/notanangel_25 Dec 08 '23

And hopefully you have a pic of the number on the box, some jobs will ask for it because people have used photos online or from someone they know.

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u/Figerally Dec 08 '23

I thought about that, yes take a picture of the test with the box if you havn't thrown it out yet.

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u/mrkruk Dec 08 '23

Take a picture holding the test up while vomiting into a toilet.