I need a bit of advice from anyone that can help lead me in the right direction. This may be a bit long, so please bear with me.
I work at a fairly small LTC. My father in PA is actively dying, in ICU, and probably won't make this week. I requested time off, granted, on short notice, early last week, i believe it was Tuesday. I was off until Fri, which would be a double shift for me, Saturday which was a single, and Sunday which was another double. I was granted off until this coming Monday at three pm and planned on returning for that 3-11 shift.
Thursday past, i called work to again make sure that I was off the schedule for this weekend. At that time I was told that I was on the schedule for this coming Monday at three. I said great, I would return to FL Sunday sometime, not yet having booked my return flight.
Today I got a phone call at home, after having just gotten in the door and was told that I was seen in FL by a co-worker while I was supposed to be in PA, and I was needed at work this afternoon for a double shift, 3-11 and 11-7. I expalined to my supervisor that I had JUST walked in the door, and was not in FL this week, but my s/o was using my vehicle, which may have been seen by someone, and that NO I couldn't come in to work until Monday, as I haven't slept since Friday on the plane to PA, and a half hour nap on Saturday. This has been a bad week for me, as the s/o and myself drove to PA last tuesday after I heard that I had off until next Monday, and I only returned to bring the s/o home to go to work, and double check that I was indeed off the schedule for this weekend, before flying back and sitting at my father's bedside while he was in the dying process.
Long story short, I don't feel as if I'm in any any shape to work after not sleeping, and that I can't pass meds and give insulins while in this condition. Also, i WAS given off until Monday, but due to THEIR mistake, was put on shcedule for a double shift today.
I was told that if I didn't show, I was fired. I told them fine, I'm fired, I can't be in. Any one have any words of encouragement or advice at this point? Thanks in advance everyone.
John, so happy that you've got a new, better job..I've been following this thread with disbelief, that some employers are so ignorant and heartless. Let's just say that I'm a huge believer in Karma...
Sorry about your dad's illness too...hang in there.:icon_hug:
Dad is stable, but poor. It looks as if this was the last time I'll be seeing him, but he knew who I was, and that's what matters. He's free of pain right now and apparently at peace, and so am I after being able to see him.
Dad is stable, but poor. It looks as if this was the last time I'll be seeing him, but he knew who I was, and that's what matters. He's free of pain right now and apparently at peace, and so am I after being able to see him.
John sorry to hear that about your father and your old job. But congrats on the new one..
Wow employers can be dweebs at times. I would keep a copy of the baggage ticket (if you checked your bags at the airline) or your ticket stub, and go ahead and show up for work on Monday with the proof in hand. In the meantime, take several deep breaths, pray for your dad, and get some rest.
Dad is stable, but poor. It looks as if this was the last time I'll be seeing him, but he knew who I was, and that's what matters. He's free of pain right now and apparently at peace, and so am I after being able to see him.
Geezzz, bosses can be so bad sometimes. I'm not a nurse yet so I don't have any real insights on how to handle this. But I hope you feel better and things work out.
JohnBear - YOU GO BOY!!!!!!! I am so glad for you! I think this was a blessing for you, from the post today. Sounds like you were one of the only honest people that were working there, and I'm so glad you ot out before you got sucked by them, because it doesn't sound like to me they would be very protective of any staff 's license.
Sounds like someone up above was looking out for you. I always say good things happen to good people and it looks like that was the case here. I'm thrilled you found a new job with people who will appreciate you, and the fact that you are getting a little bonus to boot makes me even happier. Yeah!!
I'm so glad you were able to see your father one last time. Thankfully he's not in pain and at peace. That's all we can all pray for in the end. Hugs to you and yours.
P.S.-I bet you could report your old employer to the labor board if you chose to do so. It could help someone else next time this situation occurs and it will. I really do think you had a great wrongful termination case. What a coward to not even meet with you.
locolorenzo22, BSN, RN
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congrats! Hopefully the new job will be MUCH better with what you are going through.