How many days of work do you think you can miss before being fired?

[Anonymous]

Started a month ago and will miss 5 days of work in 2 weeks. Emailed them and ask the manager and he didn't say anything yet.

[Anonymous]

What is your excuse?

[Anonymous]

Generally if you have to miss a lot or have to miss soon after starting, you give a reason why.

I've been at my law firm for two years, and when my sister's dog got sick, I took a total of three days off. One when she was in the hospital, one the day before she ultimately wound up being put to sleep, and one the Monday after she'd been put to sleep. I was crying at work all the time - I was in no shape. But I HAD vacation time saved up. I just said it was a relative facing their death who I was very close to - I didn't say it was a dog.

If you're missing time because friends came to town and you want to take off time to see them, yeah I'd fire you. If you're missing time because your mom just died or you need surgery, I wouldn't fire you but I'd be watching closely to make sure you come in on time, don't leave early or take long lunches, etc.

[Anonymous]

Missing 5 days in 2 weeks after one month on the job? You better be donating a kidney.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Generally if you have to miss a lot or have to miss soon after starting, you give a reason why.

I've been at my law firm for two years, and when my sister's dog got sick, I took a total of three days off. One when she was in the hospital, one the day before she ultimately wound up being put to sleep, and one the Monday after she'd been put to sleep. I was crying at work all the time - I was in no shape. But I HAD vacation time saved up. I just said it was a relative facing their death who I was very close to - I didn't say it was a dog.

If you're missing time because friends came to town and you want to take off time to see them, yeah I'd fire you. If you're missing time because your mom just died or you need surgery, I wouldn't fire you but I'd be watching closely to make sure you come in on time, don't leave early or take long lunches, etc.

will be working as Chief Election Officer. We have election in every year in Virginia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Generally if you have to miss a lot or have to miss soon after starting, you give a reason why.

I've been at my law firm for two years, and when my sister's dog got sick, I took a total of three days off. One when she was in the hospital, one the day before she ultimately wound up being put to sleep, and one the Monday after she'd been put to sleep. I was crying at work all the time - I was in no shape. But I HAD vacation time saved up. I just said it was a relative facing their death who I was very close to - I didn't say it was a dog.

If you're missing time because friends came to town and you want to take off time to see them, yeah I'd fire you. If you're missing time because your mom just died or you need surgery, I wouldn't fire you but I'd be watching closely to make sure you come in on time, don't leave early or take long lunches, etc.

No offense, but I would fire someone that took three days off for their sister’s dog because I would think you’re unstable.

[Anonymous]

For what? Chemotherapy? Hard this soon but understandable.

Going to the Renaissance Faire? Pack your boxes.

[Anonymous]

Since "there are elections every year", you should have discussed this before accepting the offer.

[Anonymous]

Not sure I understand? Did you not know you’d be taking the time off before you started? When I started my last job the hiring manager asked me to send an email with any vacation I had already planned. I was in a wedding and I let him know. No big deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Generally if you have to miss a lot or have to miss soon after starting, you give a reason why.

I've been at my law firm for two years, and when my sister's dog got sick, I took a total of three days off. One when she was in the hospital, one the day before she ultimately wound up being put to sleep, and one the Monday after she'd been put to sleep. I was crying at work all the time - I was in no shape. But I HAD vacation time saved up. I just said it was a relative facing their death who I was very close to - I didn't say it was a dog.

If you're missing time because friends came to town and you want to take off time to see them, yeah I'd fire you. If you're missing time because your mom just died or you need surgery, I wouldn't fire you but I'd be watching closely to make sure you come in on time, don't leave early or take long lunches, etc.

No offense, but I would fire someone that took three days off for their sister’s dog because I would think you’re unstable.

I agree with you. But I also believe you meant to give offense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Generally if you have to miss a lot or have to miss soon after starting, you give a reason why.

I've been at my law firm for two years, and when my sister's dog got sick, I took a total of three days off. One when she was in the hospital, one the day before she ultimately wound up being put to sleep, and one the Monday after she'd been put to sleep. I was crying at work all the time - I was in no shape. But I HAD vacation time saved up. I just said it was a relative facing their death who I was very close to - I didn't say it was a dog.

If you're missing time because friends came to town and you want to take off time to see them, yeah I'd fire you. If you're missing time because your mom just died or you need surgery, I wouldn't fire you but I'd be watching closely to make sure you come in on time, don't leave early or take long lunches, etc.

No offense, but I would fire someone that took three days off for their sister’s dog because I would think you’re unstable.

Ditto.

I took three days off when my actual sister died. I didn't even take time off when I had to put my own beloved dog down (I just worked from home the rest of the day).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For what? Chemotherapy? Hard this soon but understandable.

Going to the Renaissance Faire? Pack your boxes.

What about Comic Con in San Diego? It's epic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Generally if you have to miss a lot or have to miss soon after starting, you give a reason why.

I've been at my law firm for two years, and when my sister's dog got sick, I took a total of three days off. One when she was in the hospital, one the day before she ultimately wound up being put to sleep, and one the Monday after she'd been put to sleep. I was crying at work all the time - I was in no shape. But I HAD vacation time saved up. I just said it was a relative facing their death who I was very close to - I didn't say it was a dog.

If you're missing time because friends came to town and you want to take off time to see them, yeah I'd fire you. If you're missing time because your mom just died or you need surgery, I wouldn't fire you but I'd be watching closely to make sure you come in on time, don't leave early or take long lunches, etc.

will be working as Chief Election Officer. We have election in every year in Virginia.

So you knew this before you started an didn’t discuss it upfront. And then dealt with in via email, rather than discussing in person? Yeah—you have a problem.

[Anonymous]

Just the wording tells me OP is unprofessional and maybe has been fired a lot and is expecting it again. Most people would ask "just started a new job, how can I work with my boss about time I need to take unexpectedly?" or "I didn't negotiate this time off when I was hired, should I approach the boss now and what can I do to make it acceptable?" -- not how much can I take before i'm outta here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Generally if you have to miss a lot or have to miss soon after starting, you give a reason why.

I've been at my law firm for two years, and when my sister's dog got sick, I took a total of three days off. One when she was in the hospital, one the day before she ultimately wound up being put to sleep, and one the Monday after she'd been put to sleep. I was crying at work all the time - I was in no shape. But I HAD vacation time saved up. I just said it was a relative facing their death who I was very close to - I didn't say it was a dog.

If you're missing time because friends came to town and you want to take off time to see them, yeah I'd fire you. If you're missing time because your mom just died or you need surgery, I wouldn't fire you but I'd be watching closely to make sure you come in on time, don't leave early or take long lunches, etc.

will be working as Chief Election Officer. We have election in every year in Virginia.

So you knew this before you started an didn’t discuss it upfront. And then dealt with in via email, rather than discussing in person? Yeah—you have a problem.

You should have included this during the negotiation stage of the job offer; it likely would have been fine because it was pre-planned and you were up front. Now you look sneaky, and immature for e-mailing it.

And to the PP- 3 days for your SISTER'S DOG???