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Anxiety ringing in sick tomorrow

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anon3738 · 14/08/2024 02:09

I’ll try and keep this short, my nana went in to hospital Wednesday last week and by Friday she was moved into palliative care and had all treatment stopped. I let my manager know so if I had to leave at short notice they knew why. I get a phone call saying she deteriorated and asked if I could leave a hour early. They told me to ‘see how she goes’. She died on Saturday night. I was off Monday and today was my normal day off but they’re expecting me back tomorrow and I’m just not ready my 2 young kids are heartbroken I’m still in shock and last place I want to be is work. I’m laid awake thinking about what to say and the shitty comments and snide remarks on going to get from one phone call I need to make. They put me down as sick for Monday and told me about the sickness policy but I’m leaving at the end of the month so it’s not actually going to affect me. But how do I word that I still need a day or two to process what’s happened.

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PurpleJustice · 14/08/2024 02:14

Sorry for your loss.

Just call and say you're not well enough to work and won't be in. What does their policy say in regards to compassionate leave?

If you're leaving at the end of the month anyway, I really wouldn't worry too much! Go to GP and get signed off if you need to.

anon3738 · 14/08/2024 02:22

Thank you. I’ve just checked our policy and it states up to one working week at the managers discretion.

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theteddybear · 14/08/2024 07:59

It doesn't matter what the policy says. You're not in the right frame of mind for work. Tell them that and tell them you'll be back when you feel mentally ready. GP will sign you off if you need it. Sorry for your loss.

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