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HeiressofBickworth

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14. I had to take time off for a surgery

Sat Aug 25, 2012, 09:03 PM

Aug 2012

I was completely frank about the surgery but then my boss was a woman and totally understood. I also was working for a large employer so FMLA applied. Before I left, I wrote about 15 pages of instructions for my desk (it was an engineering company and I was the only paralegal with only one attorney). They didn't have a temp but they doled out portions of my duties to others. As it turned out, I went back earlier than I had intended which they appreciated very much. I found that being completely open about what kind of surgery I needed and made sufficient preparation for my absence made it easier for them to excuse my absence.

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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