such a confusing situation- long-ish

If it was me I wouldn't call in sick, if I already asked for the day off ... NM is going to be p'd off if you do this. I guess it depends on how much you like your job ... if you love it; skip the family function & work your shift. If not, you have a ready made excuse w/ your current back injury sooooo you could just keep that going a little long (wink, wink) & make sure you have the 31st off OR if you are feeling really brave just tell your NM you can't come in & will have to call in if no vacation time is available. It really depends on your opinion of you job ... if you want to stay there for 10 years, I'd just work the shift, but if you are looking for something else anyway then you could call in or extend your back injury ; ) Hope this helps ... Good LUCK!

Your best bargaining chip is your night off-it's late but can you call some coworkers and attempt a trade? Otherwise my advice would be to change your flight; I wouldn't fib about being ill-your boss and especially your colleagues will see right through it.

Tell the dr you back still hurts!!

I'd postpone the dr's appt. If not, just ask the doctor for another week. Tell him you are not ready, just give you another week.

get a ride to your appointment on the 24th.

have your ride drop you off at the front door.

take 15 minutes to get out of the car, then hunch over, hobble and limp straight into a wheelchair.

tell the doctor your back is worse.

enjoy your vacation.

we will then send you your oscar!

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Telling lies and faking back pain to get out of work... NICE!

And we wonder why we are not believed and treated so badly when we truly are sick or in pain.

Never ever let a job trump your family. I realize that there are facility's that cannot get coverage, but if you have vacation time coming, then I don't see how they can tell you "No!". Your job can replace you in a heartbeat, your family can't and won't. I'm not trying to sound mean, but we all are replaceable. I would lie my butt off to make sure that I could be with my family. It's not my common practice, but my family comes first. Good luck in whatever you do.

Resched. your follow up appt for the next week. Family first.......always!:balloons: Enjoy your time up north.

So obviously most of the posts are for going to the family function. Theres always going to be a do gooder in every crowd. One who would always follow the rules and put work above family. I applaud you for following all the right channels to get coverage. Now that those channels have not worked and in the process of caring for your patients, you have received a back injury, use that to your advantage. Take the time go see your family. Going back to early may reinjure your back. I also agree, these are the types of issues that managers have to deal with. Call and reschedule your appointment for the following week. Call your manager a couple of days before your shift and let her know, she will have plenty of time to figure something out. Have fun!!

I agree. You have gone well above the call of duty to get yourself replaced or to find a trade. How many times does your family get together for a reunion? I will bet, not that often. Is it lying to extend your time off because of your back pain? You really don't know that for sure. There is a very good chance that you won't be ready to go back to work anyway. Then what will they do? They will have to cover your shift anyway.

Ultimately, of course, the decision is yours. But it looks like circumstances may be siding with your desire to see your family.

None of us are that indispensable that you can't take some time off that frankly I think they should have given you way back when you asked for it, the big bullies!!

;)

1) if you are out on comp, tonoc shouldnt count as vacation time, there fore you have one more day to use in the time period..

2) your mother shouldnt have made plans without consulting you to see if you could accomadate

3)your family shouldnt be upset with you for trying to act in an honorable fashion

good luck