back to Work with a Warning

[the_alchemist]

Hi all! This is a little bit of an update for my previous thread:

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing...ed-435666.html

So i finally went to the facility to get things started once again. Like I have said, i asked for a leave for at least 2 weeks, and then called to let them know that i am ready to work again. Things were not written in black and white when I left so i am not sure if that was "official." I just spoke to the administrator (as advised by the company President who knows my story as well), told him the reason why i needed a "break" and he did say OK with no other questions asked.

I had been a diligent worker, though I agree we make mistakes once in a while, unfortunately one of them was caught and a huge issue revolved around it. Honestly, I do believe from the bottom of my heart that for the mere 6 months that I have worked there, I have done a lot better than the rest who had been there longer. This is not to brag, but I know who I am and my superiors tell me so... that i do have the potential of becoming a DON one day, that a lot of my patients rave so much about me, and that I obviously do a lot more than the rest, a lot of times not even getting paid for staying late, a lot of times not even getting a chance to have a break.

I've had personal issues of my own, but as soon as I clock in I make sure that everything that don't belong to work I leave behind. I don't think about my problems to work. I step in the door with a cheerful smile, an alert mind, a fit body and a strong heart. Though nursing is not my first love, I still give it my best shot all the time. However, there are instances when I couldn't make it to work. It's either I don't feel like I am fit to work (sick, worried to death) or I don't have the means to get myself to the facility which is 28 miles from home (another story). Nobody gave me a heads up that I might need to keep an eye of my attendance (there would be times when I ask another nurse to switch sched with me, and they agree with supervisor's and DON's approval). It was only when I spoke to the administrator that I said that I'd like to take a leave because I am going through a lot and would not want to mess up the schedule and that I do not want to call in sick anymore. I was sincerely concerned about them.

Anyway, long story short, I called and I was asked to meet with the administrator, the DON and the supervisor. I was told that 1 more call off and I'd be terminated. (Though I know this was coming, I was never given a verbal warning prior to this. Does this serve the verbal warning now?) That was so cold! Anyway, i told them I would do better with my attendance. But still, i am now left with that kind of fear, and as much as id like to start fresh, i have that kind of feeling that just one miss and i'd totally regret that i went back. please help!

[ellakate]

As a young employee, you are developing a reputation. We all have some kind of reputation. Make sure that you develop a good reputation. Drop the excuses. Spend more time on real stuff and not finding excuses. That stuff is from yesterday, and it is over.

[leslie :-D]

I only makes me think why my attendance problem has only come to their attention when I told them about it. I havent been keeping track of my absences, but shouldn't they have found out about it themselves and gave me a warning beforehand? Should I regret that I even mentioned it to them? That's my only point.

it sounds like you're kicking yourself for bringing it up?

you shouldn't be.

whether it was you or anyone else that brought it up/complained, your absences would have definitely caught up with you.

so to answer your question, a resounding NO...do not regret mentioning anything.

i strongly encourage you to focus on the issues at hand, versus trying to rationalize why/what/how this happened.

their concerns are real and valid.

it's time to move forward and not look back.

ftr, when i read the title of your thread today, i swear i read, "back to Work with a Whining".

leslie

[the_alchemist]

Thanks for all your replies, i really appreciate it. I didn't mind if some of the responses sounded a bit harsh, I needed that to keep myself in check one more time. this is the real world and I know I can't get things my way. Tomorrow will be my first day at work, and surely I will keep in mind all your advice. I'll do my very best not to miss (or i'll lose my job!) a day i'm scheduled to work not only because I don't want a bad reputation, but more importantly, I want to train myself to be more dependable and more of a mature professional. Once, again, thank you.... wish me luck!

[caliotter3]

Good luck on your return. If you do not have a set schedule, like it sounds from your last post, make certain to get a copy of the schedule so that you have no question about which days you are expected to be there. Sometimes it is hard to keep up with this, even for those who have a set schedule. Again, good luck.

[Sirapples]

No offense, but If I was a manager I wouldnt hire you. Seems our society is breeding entitled people that think that because they are having a bad day or because they live far away from a job, they can come and go without fear of losing that job.

Sounds like you are getting it though. When you were hired you have a responsability to work as scheduled, on time, and with minimal absenses. You owe it to your coworkers to be on time and as scheduled because when you dont, your coworkers now are overloaded with your patients, and the previous shift may now be mandated to cover your patients because you were out "worried to death".

Gluck and I hope that your work ethic continues to grow.