tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post2077498401349408851..comments2023-10-31T12:58:36.729+01:00Comments on Evil HR Lady: Medical Problems with no FMLASuzanne Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07129772885673695447noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-76522148043515536212009-07-30T15:40:56.714+02:002009-07-30T15:40:56.714+02:00I agree, game the system. Wait, reschedule the su...I agree, game the system. Wait, reschedule the surgery, and call in sick. <br />And if they do fire you, in this economic climate? Call a reporter. Stand outside with a picket sign. Make a fuss about looking for another job. Right now people kind of hate banks and folks would eat up this bad publicity. Heck, make a big enough fuss, and mention that healthy banks allow reasonable accomodations--it's brown trousers time for the administration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-64085473447822760992009-07-30T03:35:39.113+02:002009-07-30T03:35:39.113+02:00you American hating socialist, how dare you want h...you American hating socialist, how dare you want health care for you ailing mother, that is so anti-capitalism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-22670345628653230472009-07-30T00:57:12.331+02:002009-07-30T00:57:12.331+02:00How about gaming the sick leave policy. Many plac...How about gaming the sick leave policy. Many places allow you a few days of "illness" without proving it via a doctor's note. Just call in sick the day of the surgery.<br /><br />No opportunity to transfer?<br /><br />Regarding waiting on the operation - I had a family member recently have similar surgery. Quite a wait to schedule the operation (six months)and life is unpleasant with one eye correct and the other eye "off."The Engineernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-3570402666034781952009-07-29T18:24:21.674+02:002009-07-29T18:24:21.674+02:00"She is a few hours shy of being qualified fo..."She is a few hours shy of being qualified for FMLA."<br /><br />How close? Could she postpone the surgery until she qualifies?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-46707702988925464972009-07-29T18:10:59.713+02:002009-07-29T18:10:59.713+02:00She can also ask for an ADA accommodation. There ...She can also ask for an ADA accommodation. There is no length of service requirement to ask for this type of thing and one day off should be considered reasonable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-60492059608494184472009-07-29T15:16:05.102+02:002009-07-29T15:16:05.102+02:00I do the exact same thing with the "Worst Cas...I do the exact same thing with the "Worst Case Scenario" game. Sometimes its to come up with a reasonable outcome, but sometimes its "Okay. So, I have a meeting tomorrow and I'm nervous. Worst case scenario is that I trip on the way in, my skirt rips and I have to give the presentation while bleeding and I get so nervous I puke. Then I get fired and have to live on the streets." Since THAT is very unlikely to happen, any other consequence seems to pale in comparison, and I feel better.Ericahttp://youshouldonlyknow.comnoreply@blogger.com