Some places are really strict on attendance. I've work at a couple places that if you weren't there clocked in and ready to work on time you were fired.

You are fired for one minute late even if you tell them beforehand? That's a little bit overreacted on the employers side.

Any place that has such strict attendance criteria are not worth working for.

Dude your comment actually had me laughing out loud

Totally read this in a Ron Weasley voice.

That's exactly what I was thinking when I wrote it.

Agreed!

don't you just love these internet experts

I said the situation "may" indicate a serious condition. It could also be that the mother is a complete jokester. It could also be that the entire post is fabricated ... or a myriad other possibilities. I know it is not possible to render a medical or psychiatric diagnosis through an internet comment. I simply mentioned that it may be a possibility based on the limited information provided. Only a consultation to a trained medical professional can render a definitive diagnosis of clinical depression.

If your mother calls you in hysterics telling you there's been a death in the family, I can't say my first thought would be oh I better tell work. I'd be way too worried, upset and anxious to get home.

That's why you would ring back to find out what happened.

It could also be that she just really, really loved her lil pet fish.

8, Dude, he's one of the smartest, most articulate people on this website. Don't knock him.

I agree. My dog that I had for 15 years I had to put down this week. Before we made the decision my mom called me crying hysterically too because it's sad and upsetting. But I know that after I got off the phone with my mom I was booking it home, I didn't even think about calling work. On top of that, the appointment took longer, and I had to work, so I didn't think to call work to tell them I'm going to be late because I was saying goodbye to a family member.

usually, if a person has been told there has been a death in their family, their first concern most likely isn't going to be calling in for work to let them know they will be late; the only thing they think about is who died. so her job should be a little more understanding even though the death was of a fish, but how was OP supposed to know that? ? smh

& you're really going to call OP responsible here? how was OP supposed to know she was going to get a phone call about a death before hand? sorry but not the brightest comment mate

this made my day

"Strong with the Force you are not. Fired you are!" - Master Yoda

It's actually a very little known fact that fish are incredibly strong with the force. How do you think they're able to breathe underwater for their entire lives? Even the most powerful force sensitive human can't even manage it for a single day.