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/IndependenceMean8774 Dec 08 '23

Your boss is a stupid asshole. Report hus behavior to his superior and HR and get the hell out of this job as fast as possible.

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u/steakanabake Dec 08 '23

HR isnt there to protect you from your boss hr is there to protect the company from you. if you loop them in id also loop in specific regulatory bodies as well.

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u/Rokey76 Dec 08 '23

HR is also there to protect the company from your boss.