'I can't believe someone could be so heartless': Boss shames employee for missing a team day after his wife had a seizure

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    Font - r/antiwork. Posted by u/MuukenTuuken 7 hours ago Missed out on compulsory in office day because my wife had a seizure. Now my boss is hinting that I won't get the raise I filed for weeks prior. What do I do?
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    Green - catch 6:11 pm B Hi I thought you were coming into the office today? Mondays are team days it's not optional Sorry, my wife had a seizure yesterday and I wanted to take today off to make sure she was okay. I told about it this morning. Happy to work from home today if you really need me. Yes I heard from this morning but as I said team days are not optional. I know your wife is fine as she had seizures in the past before and she was fine afterwards. They didn't seem very serious 55% So yo
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    Font - So you'd rather I risk my wife's health so I can come to team day when I can be just as effective at home? I've told you many times before that she suffers from epilepsy, yes she's had it her whole life but I still want to be here with her to make sure she's okay. It's about how effectively you can work at home, it's about building cohesion as a team. We went through this last month. I know you put through a request for a raise a few weeks back. I'm going to be honest, this is not a good
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    Rectangle - The-X-Ray 7 hr. ago Seems like next Monday is Slap Your Boss In The Face day. 353 Reply Share
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    Font - isecore 6 hr. ago Incidentally it might also be "Take This Job And Shove It Up Your Boss"-day! 108 Reply Share
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    Font - SirVatka 7 hr. ago. edited 6 hr. ago If you're not already looking for a new employer, start this today. Also, if skip-levels are a thing at your company, get one asap and simply show this exchange to whoever is the next level up. Don't moan or whine, simply say "I'd like to get your take on this exchange between my supervisor and I." If that person is bothered by what your supervisor wrote, then see if there's any fallout and make your judgement based on what is done, not what is said.
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    Font - If the person responsible for your boss isn't bothered by this, start spreading your resume far and wide. Get all sorts of input from trusted friends and colleagues on how to make that resume SHARP. Get out of that place as soon as you possibly can. Don't mess around with any sort of notice, not even two weeks. 287 Reply Share
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    Font - MuukenTuuken OP. 7 hr. ago I loved working here. Things were flexible and I was able to work from home the majority of the time. Since the new year, they are making it compulsory to come into the office on certain days for some arbitrary reason. I am actively looking but I'm trying to find something that allows me the flexibility to look after my wife in case of emergencies 117 Reply Share
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    Font - Anastariana 7 hr. ago Lie flat Reply: You think I should prioritise work over my wife's medical emergency? You're right, its not a good look...but not for me. ↑ 84 ↓ Reply Share
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    Font - MuukenTuuken OP. 7 hr. ago I have to point out that it is non life threatening but still, I can't believe someone could be so heartless
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    Smile - jaytree63 7 hr. ago Good thing your boss is a doctor and 'knows' your wife is fine after a seizure because it's happened before. What a moron.
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    Font - MuukenTuuken OP. 7 hr. ago. edited 6 hr. ago The first time it happened, he showed concern but I think he just doesn't care anymore because it's non life threatening. I still worry and I still want to monitor her after it happens
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    Font - No_Talk_4836. 6 hr. ago If you have a meeting with his and his supervisor about the pay, mention this in a way that makes him look like a right trying to guilt trip you. "I needed to care for my wife after she had a seizure, I realize this coincided with a team day, but my wife couldn't pick a more convenient day to have a medical complication. I sincerely hope you understand, family comes first."
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    Font - ithinkitmightbe. 6 hr. ago It's called retaliation. your boss was probably trying to find a way to deny you the raise in the first place, he's just found something he thinks is a good excuse. if you have a HR, bring this to them. If they won't do anything, go to your states labor board, they'll have a field day with it.
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    Font - Vharlkie 7 hr. ago. edited 6 hr. ago Jesus I don't even know where to begin with this one. I wonder if you can report them? At least where I live you have to let people take sick leave to look after a sick spouse

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