The guy called his supervisor faking a sick voice at first, then he said his grandmother died, supervisor told him to send the obligatory note to HR with this info. As soon as he was told that his voice was totally normal and he seemed happy. This guy asked us to hire his girl friend as they could not cover rent. This was a while back. I told him that I almost never hire relatives but as his brother had worked for us in the past we had already bent that rule. I said when we have issues with one of you it will affect both of you. If we have to fire her it will cause him trouble at home. I did it as a favor.
This is the only second job she has ever had. But she was trained by ms drama queen that got fired. I think some of the attitude may have rubbed off on her. He has had one formal write up. Will get another one if she ever returns. I am pretty sure she is on the exit ramp. Usually they are not smart or humble enough to save themselves. But saying you are not coming to work because your boyfriend is not feeling well and is sad? Now that we heard the grandmother story, if true, explains why he is sad and also explains the other personal reason for him not coming in. Trying to balance compassion and common sense here. She is not a key employee and was caught drawing images people flipping the bird on some of the containers at her work station. She just barely qualified for full time benefits, which includes insurance and PTO. I guess she thinks PTO can be spent at will for whatever without advance notice. Best Regards, Chuck McCown McCown Technology Corporation 8401 N Commerce Drive Lake Point, Utah 84074 801-250-9503 Office www.microtrench-blades.com <http://www.microtrench-blades.com/> www.mccowntech.com <http://www.mccowntech.com/> www.terabitnetworks.com From: AF <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Adam Moffett Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 12:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT tough love That's a good point. _____ From: AF <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > on behalf of Seth Mattinen via AF <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 1:44 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Cc: Seth Mattinen <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT tough love Doctors notes cost money, if they can even get me in that quickly. My neurologist is a year out for appointments. So sure, I'll get right on that note when my MS acts up: in a year. If I have to pay urgent care $200 to get a note that's worth $25/hr for an 8 hour day. If it costs more than I'm getting paid for a note then I'll take the risk of getting fired since I'm losing money either way, at least I can argue the math to unemployment and get a hearing. Can employers requiring doctor notes be a worker's comp claim? I sure would try before spending my money. Besides, if you don't trust someone enough that you actually need notes like they're a child then why are they still working for you anyway?
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