Re: Work Related Question

spumoni99 · ‎02-16-2019

@Sage04 wrote:
@Black Cat Back wrote:
Update***Update****Update

This goes to show ya... don't lie at work.

One of the coworkers on her list to "let them know I had to leave" was at lunch when this occurred and when she got back and read the email about this fellow coworker needing to go to the ER, she was confused.

She was in the drive-thru at Taco Bell and this coworker was in the car ahead of her. Apparently she needed a burrito and some nachos before going to the ER!

Her supervisor has been informed. Tomorrow should be an interesting day. I

bet she calls out sick.

@Black Cat Back I thought about saying something about not telling the truth after what you mentioned about her, but decided not to.

Maybe she was so hungry and we all know how long it usually takes to see a Doctor lol.

Does she know the other employee saw her?

To me stopping to get food is not a big deal, like you said it takes hours in the ER. I would get even sicker if I was starving.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@SaveTheTurtles wrote:
@Black Cat Back I completely agree with you. I know if that happened in my organization my boss would not have allowed the employee to drive themselves.

Your boss does not have the authority to stop anyone from leaving work to drive to the ER, a doctor's office or home.

The boss can make a suggestion, or an offer to drive, but cannot force an employee to take them up on that.

FancyPhillyshopper · ‎05-02-2017

This is not a work-related question.

It is basically just office gossip. I agree with all who say this is no one's business. All health issues hould be confidential.

BTW, one time my husband was biking and ripped open his leg on the gear wheel.

He bicycled to the local hospital emergency room with blood running down his leg, received sixteen stiches, and then continued his bicycle ride.

If someone can drive himself/herself to the hospital emergency room, that is certainly his or her own personal decision! The boss should ONLY be involved if it is a work-related incident that requires immediate reporting and potentially worker's compensation.

I also agree with all those who state ambulance costs can be over-the-top, depending on insurance coverage.

Poor co-worker. I hope she is okay. Perhaps she should change jobs for her mental health.

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

Yes, this is nothing but gossip, that you seem to be enjoying being involved in. MYOB and do your job. That's all you need to be concerned about.

RespectLife · ‎02-27-2012

Not to be mean, but I just don't think ANY of this is your business.

Let the Supervisor handle it and don't be a gossip monger at the office.

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

You are neither her supervisor or her employer. MYOB! Your feelings are irrelevent when it comes to this woman's situation. All you are participating in is mean girl gossip.

'I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man'.......Unknown

Black Cat Back · ‎03-21-2010

There are a lot of closed door meetings today is all I can see. And it does affect me. Me and a few others have to do her work when she's out. This has happened continuously in the last 2 years with lengthy absences. When my husband died, I was out for bereavement for the 5 days we get. I don't have the luxury of someone backing me up.

It's not easy when someone doesn't have a good attendance record and work is put on others who do. I wish her the best, but people cry wolf one too many times and you begin to doubt them. Stopping at a fast food restaurant before going to the ER if you are needing immediate attention doesn't compute. I worked in a hospital for years, there is a cafeteria where you can get food or someone can bring it to you if you are that famished.

KKlim · ‎06-20-2015

@Black Cat Back.. I completely understand your thinking. I have been in that situation more times than I care to remember by filling in for people w/poor attendance records or issues that always come up for them. And at the end, your never remembered for going the extra mile. Good Luck w/your work situation!

Etoile308 · ‎01-04-2014

@Black Cat Back, I hear you and understand. It is your business, your concern. Anyone that has been in your shoes knows it not just gossip...it's additional work, additional pressure and responsibilities to you usually during regular work hours without additional compensation. There will always be worker bees in a workplace just as there will always be that one slacker, that one repeatedly looking to get over on others.

If a trip to an actual emergency room is necessary, to me that doesn't equate to a stop at Taco Bell. I've never seen an emergency room in which a hungry person in a cubicle, not requiring immediate surgery couldn't receive a free turkey sandwich.

To me a trip to an emergency room is solely for something of an immediate major concern. Anything less, to me would mean driving yourself to an urgent care type facility...after work.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

What should he ave done? Hog tie her and toss her in his trunk? He offered to drive her and she declined. News flash. Going to the ER does not mean a patient is in a life or death situation. It doesn't even mean something serious is happening. People go to the ER when they can't get in to see their doctor and quickly as they would like. And the worker in this case was probably not going to any hospital. She just wanted to leave work. If you really worked for a hospital, you'd know how ER visits really work.