Posted by Greg on June 11, 2003, at 18:42:20
In reply to Just tired of it (work stuff), posted by noa on June 10, 2003, at 20:13:15
Hi Noa,
I wanted to chime in and lend you my support along with the rest. I have been following your posts with great interest (and a lot of head shaking). If it weren't that your supervisor's behavior was belittling and demeaning to you (my opinion), I would find them to be comical at best. Nearly every company has someone in their employ like this, unfortunately you are the chosen target. Their point could be made just as easily if they walked around in tee shirts that stated in big, block letters, "I'M THE BOSS!"
I spoke with my Dept Head today, and without giving any particulars, explained your situation to him and asked what my companies policy is. His first comment was that your supervisors were going above and beyond the call of duty in trying to make sure that you knew who the bosses were in your company.
I work for a very large company. Their policy for sick time is pretty simple. If you are sick and wont be coming in, they do not require you to talk to a live voice. They do however ask that you leave a message at two voice mails. This is in the event that the first person you called also doesn't come in, someone will know that you will be absent. As far as contacting the person at home, if you work in a supervisory capacity, they ask that you try to be available for calls if possible. But they will make every effort to deal with any problems that arise without disturbing you. If you are a "regular" employee, you will not be contacted at home while on a sick day. The one possible proviso to that is if you are working on a critical project and a problem comes up that only you have the answer for. That happens very rarely. When I've stayed home sick, I will let them know in my message if I will be available for phone calls. If I don't say anything, I expect them to leave me alone.
I think it's obvious to all concerned that this is more than them just wanting you to call them personally. They should be upfront with you and tell you what it's REALLY all about. But I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for that to happen. Whether you choose to stay or go Noa, I hope you make the decision that brings you some peace of mind. This has troubled you long enough.
Heavy sigh...
Greg
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