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HopeHoops

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7. Be honest and tell him as early in the day as you can. Offer to call temp agencies.

Reply to Denninmi (Original post)

Sat Aug 25, 2012, 09:49 AM

Aug 2012

A lot of temp agencies have HIPPA and other training and can just step into support positions. It's the first and easiest route. Yeah, you aren't covered under FMLA, but that doesn't mean they can't put some pressure on your boss. Keep it upfront and non-confrontational at first. If it turns ugly as in "you get that done and you won't have a job", use a line like, "I DON'T get that done and I won't have a life - and either way you'll be out an employee." My bet is on him working with you.

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Please, I REALLY need advice about my job situation RE: Medical Leave/Time Off [View all] Denninmi Aug 2012 OP

Maybe you shouldn't wait until Monday Viva_La_Revolution Aug 2012 #1

Well, I can't really contact him on the weekends. Denninmi Aug 2012 #2

Do you still want your job? Phentex Aug 2012 #3

Well, I kind of need the job now, more than ever, really. Denninmi Aug 2012 #5

1) Tell him you NEED the time off for medical reasons. rug Aug 2012 #4

Yeah, I'm not real sure punching my boss would be a great idea Denninmi Aug 2012 #6

Be honest and tell him as early in the day as you can. Offer to call temp agencies. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #7

Well, it's way beyond the point where getting it done is optional. Denninmi Aug 2012 #10

It sounds like you have a good Callalily Aug 2012 #8

Yeah, I had that thought, too. Denninmi Aug 2012 #11

all good suggestions Corgigal Aug 2012 #9

Unfortunately, no. Denninmi Aug 2012 #12

Honestly, I would call him at home. vanlassie Aug 2012 #13

I had to take time off for a surgery HeiressofBickworth Aug 2012 #14

"this is kinda one of the biggest things that's happened to me ever" Bertha Venation Aug 2012 #15

it seems that you have a good relationship with littlewolf Aug 2012 #16

you could focus on how much better you will be after this medical stuff... grasswire Aug 2012 #17

What he'll be upset about most is the no notice. Honeycombe8 Aug 2012 #18