Today, my job threatened to fire me because I left work early. I left because I can't sit, stand, lay down or walk due to back pain. I went to my doctor after leaving work and turns out I have a herniated disc. My job still doesn't care, and my job is now in jeopardy. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I started my new job. They let me go after literally one shift. Why? Because I asked if I could use a stool occasionally, since I have rods in my back from major surgery. FML
Today, the day before I was supposed to go back to work after I got sick, ended up in the hospital, and primary doctor put me on medical leave, I got fired. FML
Today, I was let go from my job for not being able to come into work early. FML
Today, I got into a bad car accident, where I got severe whiplash, swollen knees, and cuts everywhere. I called my boss to let him know I wouldn't be able to make it in and he fired me for being 'not dependable'. FML
Today, I woke up after a 16-hour shift, and my back is out. I worked it in order to "enjoy" my 2 days off. I can barely move. FML
Today, my workplace demanded a doctor's note to prove that I can’t stand for long periods, and would benefit from a desk job. I guess my above-the-knee amputation and spinal surgery scars don’t count as evidence, but a piece of paper from a doctor is just fine. FML
Today, it should have been my day off from work because I did a lot of night shifts. At 6 a.m., my boss called told me that my day off was canceled, because a coworker is ill. Now I'm sitting here on a night shift with a pinched nerve in my shoulder and a lot of pain, just because I stretched. FML
Today, I hurt my back at work due to faulty, outdated, and just crap equipment. Workers’ comp offered me two Tylenols and a pamphlet about "mindfulness over medical bills." FML
Today, I realized I need a new job. This happened when I was seriously considering ways to break my leg so I could stay at home for a day and not have to deal with my boss. FML
Today, I was dismissed from my job for my poor absence record. I'd not received any formal warnings, and was dismissed on the spot. My absences were because of my disability. He didn't even ask for medical records. FML
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cuz803 46
HR department, OP?
Sweetie 5
Can you get a doctor's note?
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cuz803 46
HR department, OP?
Sweetie 5
Can you get a doctor's note?
bleachedraven 14
yes dr note should cover that.
peachezthelette 22
I do have a doctors note but they still don't care
Sady_Ct 38
Did you leave without notifying someone?
peachezthelette 22
no, of course not. I simply told them I can't do this today, I have a doctors appointment at 1 and I'm leaving
Glitterbaby2613 20
I hate to be one of those people, but I say you can do a lawsuit. they can't fire you because of health reasons, that is assuming you went through the right steps of telling them if the problem.
slkeithh 14
Did you just get up and leave without telling anyone? If so, YDI. If you were scheduled accordingly and/or made management aware of your need and had an appointment to see a doctor, then FYL.
peachezthelette 22
no, I told them before my shift even started that I'm going to the doctor
rainbowdonnareed 18
If HR doesn't care I bet a workmans comp attorney will.