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01/27/2008 05:17 PM
Lauren
Lauren
 
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I am so sorry I have not been on here much lately! But I have a story...Two weeks ago, my grandfather passed away. It was very sad but we were happy that he was back with my Grandmother who died in September. Ever since her death I have had a hard time getting my Fibro under control, I switched meds, and then was dealing with some other health stuff. Needless to say I missed some work...but I was only part time and was able to make my own hours. My stuff was always done on time! Well, when my grandfather died, we had to travel to MS to make the arrangements and for the funeral.

This is the part that makes me mad....

On the way to my Grandfather's funeral, I call work to tell them about the arrangements and let them know when I would be back. My boss preceeds to fire me! I was on the way to my Grandpa's funeral! He said that because I had come unreliable because of my Fibromyalgia. I can understand that...but on the way to a funeral. He could have been a little more considerate! Sorry guys...Just needed to vent! I'm feeling sorry for myself!

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01/27/2008 05:30 PM  Top
singingangel

What a jerk. I hope you can find something that is better for you. Sounds like an inconsiderate place. Funerals should not be an excuse for firing. It is not like it wasnt a relative or something. I am sorry for your losses.

01/27/2008 05:35 PM  Top
TeainTN
TeainTN
 
Posts: 574
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oh, I'm so mad. that was soooo wrong! you should have some rights, does anybody know anything about what her rights are in this situation?? Lauren, I'm so sorry for what your having to go through. I'm sure all this stress is making you feel worse, try to take care of yourself. We are all here for you.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel -- but it's a train about to run over you. ;)

01/27/2008 05:43 PM  Top
Snoopy30
Snoopy30
 
Posts: 1438
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What an a*****e. I know there was a post some time back about someone else who was fired because of her fibro. i can't believe that they can get away with firing you for your health though. I hope you are able to find something soon. I am sorry to hear about your grandfather

01/27/2008 08:14 PM  Top
meleggs
meleggs
 
Posts: 492
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Well I wasn't fired but I quit my job because my employer of 3 years started getting on my case because I needed to see the doctor. I had no history of missing much work until I started to flareup. I only missed a few days.

I'm so sorry for you- it is all the worse you were going to the funeral. It is easy to say "forget about your jerky boss" but not so easily done. I still am dealing with some guilt that maybe if I didn't have fibro- I'd still be working. HOWEVER- none of us should feel guilty about how this condition affects us- I have to keep reminding myself that.

What is comes down to is they don't get why most of us look healthy but can't perform like they think we should. I sure hope someday fibro will be more understood but for now all of us just have to hang in there.


01/28/2008 12:17 AM  Top
sweetheartsuzee
sweetheartsuzee
 
Posts: 1079
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meleggs wrote:

HOWEVER- none of us should feel guilty about how this condition affects us- I have to keep reminding myself that.

WELL SAID!! Cheerful

~Suzee~
Only YOU can control your thoughts...
SO...
Change your thoughts and CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!

01/28/2008 04:57 AM  Top
Terri430
 
Posts: 103
Member

How cruel! I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. Put yourself first because nobody else will. Take care of you!

01/28/2008 05:44 AM  Top
Aquarian211
Aquarian211
 
Posts: 298
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HOLY MOLY... VEnt baby vent... what an ass. I'm so sorry they treated you that way. And please... never apoligize to us for needing to vent!! Glad you are back! Smile Hope your heart is healing after the loss of both your grandparents.
Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

01/28/2008 07:00 AM  Top
ilovepetey1
ilovepetey1
 
Posts: 300
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I am sorry too, for your loss and the way you were treated. I'm not all that sure your boss can legally do that.

leslie


01/28/2008 07:33 AM  Top
desertmom54
desertmom54
 
Posts: 99
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Im with Petey I dont think they can fire you over a funneral, I know when my mom passed away my son had to take an Obit from the paper back to prove he had took time off for the funneral. I would be checking into it, if you want that job that is, judy
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