Is it right to take off work for friends death?

[txswinner]

Re: Is it right to take off work for friends death?

Yes, but you should not expect your employer to pay you for your decision. Use vacation or personal day or no pay would be my opinion.<br /><br />No question you should want to be there for them and their family.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Is it right to take off work for friends death?

It's personal business...use vacation if you have it available and if your boss will let you schedule it on short notice. <br /><br />Most jobs come with certain responsibilities, one of which is to work when scheduled. If there's nobody to cover for you, then you've failed in that responsibility. <br /><br />On the other hand, if your boss can authorize your day off without too much business disruption, it'd be wrong for him not to. In my opinion.

 

[txswinner]

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Amen jtexas.

 

[Serentiy]

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No it would be not paid for and I work for starbucks and they were going to find another person to work for me today. it is funny I wanted a part time job just for some extra spending cash and she liked the ideal of working part time and we were happy for each other she got a job driving out of all things flowers to funeral homes and hospitals. she was on a two lane road and the paper said he was turning left and went left of center? <br />serenity

 

[RPJS]

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Serenity, I don't think your boss has been through such a tragic loss, if she had she would understand.

 

[txswinner]

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Life is precious, we should all love it more.

 

[LubeDude]

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I took time off one time when a close freind had to have surgery, Boss didnt like it but I went anyway. She later turned out to be my wife of 22 years.<br /><br />Heck yes you should go, and your boss should give you his blessing.

 

[demsvmejm]

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I did not read you other post, but I have been in your position. My best friend, known since 1st grade, committed suicide (SELFISH) and I tried to take time off only for the funeral and to return to work. I was so mad at him, but I the job I went back to work to do and left. If you had any serious emotional attachment to this person at all, you will be a liability since you won't be able to focus on your job. Regardless of what your relationship (blood or not) was with this person, you have a fundamental right to care for your physical, mental and emotional health.<br />If your boss does not understand your situation, maybe they don't have any friends. Do not let them make you feel guilty about taking time off for your friend's funeral.<br />You are obligated to yourself to care for your needs, in this case emotional. <br />You have my heartfelt condolences. I have been there, you will never stop missing her, but you will get to a point where your life will go on. Give yourself the time to grieve, or you may very well regret it.<br /><br />I am sorry for your loss.

 

[rodbolt]

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wow<br /> I myself have been in your shoes.<br /> unless your due in OR or something you need to go .<br /> even in the navy we had a procedure to handle death outside the immediate family.<br /> it usually consisted of the rest in our divison going to divo and affirming we would take over any watches or duties that would be missed. that coupled with the entirly illegal collecting of funds to assist the service member with airfare and such.<br /> but its an individual decision and not all will support you. in the end its your decision regardless.