Posted by deirdrehbrt on June 16, 2004, at 8:17:51
In reply to Re: Work and attendance » TexasChic, posted by AuntieMel on June 15, 2004, at 18:43:10
Hi TexasChic
Just for starters, I would have cried too. In fact, I would have probably stayed for the rest of that day,but I don't know how much work I would have gotten done.
There was a period when I was working at a small company, and my boss got upset because of the time I had to take off for appointments with my therapist and physical therapist. I was still working over 40 hours per week, but he got upset because of the timing of the appointments. Eventually, he figured out that I had to see these people when they were actually at their respective offices.
It didn't become part of my employee record, but I still was very upset.
Some companies have strict regulations regarding what constitutes full-time, and who is eligible for benefits. Some have minimum standards over what is required to maintain employment. Right now, it seems that you are missing about 1/2 hour per day. In the overall scheme of things, that may not seem like alot, but to the people who keep track of your time, it could be a warning flag.
On the other hand, it's about the equivalent of a lunch break, or two 15 minute breaks per day. Your boss isn't even asking you to make up the whole thing, so even if you add the equivalent of one of those 15 minute breaks per day, you'll be doing what he wants, and you'll likely guarantee your job for as long as you want it. You'll also take more pay home, if you are paid hourly. Everyone wins.
Upset? I would be. Scared? I would be. Can you do something about it? Quite likely. Don't think of it as hours per week though. 15 minutes a day seems much more manageable.
If you are missing work for doctors appointments, you might also want to look into the way your company handles the FMLA (family medical leave act). You might be able to have them grant you the time you need without it appearing negative on your employment records. Also, with mental illness, the ADA may be able to help you out too.
I hope some of this helps you out,
Dee.
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