Boss refuses to believe her employee is sick, employee sends proof along with her resignation letter: 'Now my CEO is begging for me [to come] back'

No one should have to prove that they're sick to their boss if they need to stay home from work. Needing to do so creates an unhealthy dynamic that not only suggests a lack of trust in employees but also a lack of respect. Most employees are given a set number of sick days that they are free to use as they please. This should mean that if someone calls in sick, no follow-up questions should be asked, and no proof should be needed. Unfortunately, far too many employers become too invasive in these situations, while far too many employees feel pressured to allow this behavior to persist. 

This boss refused to accept the reality that her employee was sick while going through a move, so she constantly questioned the author's integrity and even bothered her incessantly with work matters while she was out sick. It got to the point where the author felt they had no other choice but to be free of this toxic work environment. When her employer demanded proof of her illness, the author sent her some medical results along with her resignation letter. Judging by how the CEO of the company intervened afterward, the author's boss would come to regret her behavior.

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