did i do the right think by calling into work?
Asked by brii(:
I started a new job a little over a month ago and am on "probation" for the first 2 months. I have never been, late called in etc. Long story short my uncle, whom i was very close to, was diagnosed with lung cancer about 2 months ago and had surgery and has gone downhill very rapidly, the family has decided to take him off life support. Of course the first thing came to mind is i'm not going to work, it is going to be the last time i will be able to see him, and say my good-byes, i need to be there for my family, as well as i need family to be there for me. I'm just worried I may get fired because I called in, in my probationary period. Its on a saturday so I couldnt talk to scheduling. Thanks

Best Answer:
You absolutely made the right decision. Family is first. Always, regardless of the circumstances. If they are going to fire you for something like that, then odds are you don't want to work for them anyway. Jobs can be replaced, time w/ family never can.

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Answered by agirl1

That's not fair if you get fired. If it's a new job, why are you on probation anyways? I think you did the right thing. Good for you! :)
Answered by ☺

thats not fair. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090411114955AANn0Nt&r=w
Answered by lil_jeanny

Yes, of course you did the right thing. Saying goodbye to your uncle is more important than this job, and if you do lose the job, its the company's fault.
Answered by <322

Well you would hope that they would understand, especially since it was a family death.
Answered by brilove71

Yes. Family > Work
Answered by Julian

you did the right thing. family is more important and this is a new job its not like you've been working there for years and have built up a reputation.
Answered by Amy E

Of course you did the right thing. I recall something similar when I was at work, I asked my manager to leave for the afternoon because my late uncle was getting buried, he told me, well, we've got a lot of work, and I'm not sure if you should leave... Well, I told him that I would go anyway and I went to the funeral... I didn't get fired
Answered by cerbphan

Even if you do lose your job - it was more important to take the time off. Perhaps they will give you the benefit of the doubt, but even if they don't, you know you did it right.
Answered by Skipper

Relax...they should be understanding about this Just take a note from the hosipital or Doctor ...Nurse...etc explaining the situation or a copy of the Obit...etc Basically just show proof to the company you're not blowing smoke up their...etc
Answered by Wild Bill

If I were your boss it would be okay with me. Death in family should definitely be a valid reason to not go to work.
Answered by Karoline

if they fire you, you should start yelling and kicking them then sue claiming they kicked you and fired you.
Answered by roshmosh22

in my opinion, family ALWAYS comes before work, espcially in those kind of cercumstances, i wouldnt of missed that kind of day for anything
Answered by Tannnnner

dont worry about it. be with your uncle. who cares about that? i would pick life over a job answer mine? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090411120054AAB5YC9
Answered by meganxoxo27

What's more important, your relationship with your uncle and your family or your job? Any place that will kick if you need time for bereavement is hardly worth working for. As long as you were honest with the damned answering machine, I'd say you're OK. Vince Lombardi, legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers. "I'll tell you what your loyalties are. In this order: God, your family, the Green Bay Packers."
Answered by Eric Arthur Blair

heyy don't worry! as long as you've got your back covered and can justify your reason, then you'll be fine. obviously it's not a pathetic excuse, it's a tragedy.just make sure you explain yourself and that you was of for bereevment.
Answered by katrinaaa

Well, you gotta try! When a family member is dieing, I don´t think they can fire you right off the back, but Definitely try calling in. My aunt had a probably similar to yours. She called in for work because her grandma (really old and dieing) had only a couple days to live. She called in. The only thing she said was "my grandma is sick and she's starting to" then her boss cut her off and said "its okay, go." it was her second week on the job as well. give it a shot! :D
Answered by NikY N

You did the right thing. Family comes first
Answered by music.is.my.life

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Answered by indie_boy

oh sweetheart, i am sooo sorry. I cant really talk about it as it breaks me and im in denial about it still, i lost mhy nan to lung cancccer, she never smoked, it was from working ini the Dockyard as a young girl (from 14 onwards) and the Asbestos caused it, She was diagnosed March 14 2008 with 2/3 of her lung covered and i lost her may 15th 08, and its killed me, i cant get over it, but people although they know mist people love their nans etc, my nan was like my mum as mum was youngish when she had us but we all lived together (with sistyer and pamp-grandad!) so had that extra bond. As heartbreaking as it is turning the machine off,m lung cancer is awful and very very aggressive, it is the kindest thing basing it on my experience with nan, she deterorated like i never thought possibly and that was horrendous to witness. Work should be fine, explain to them why you are so close and that you really need to be there, even offer to take unpaid - if you really have to though i know thats not a preference but if they are decent they should trust you and be understanding. All the best hun. Take care xxx
Answered by Kerry J