On a freelance project, been there 3 months. Lost my Mum on 11th July, had that day and the following Monday off. Told my agency, they were supportive although i left a voicemail and never got a call for a week. I've spent quite a bit of time very upset at work and in the evenings when I'm in my room. I work very hard and always start 15m early in the morning, never take the mickey about my hours, rarely off sick from work ever, and certainly not once whilst in this contract. When I run out of work I tell them immediately and find other work to do.
I took another two days off since 11th July to organise death cert, funeral, wake, visit relatives etc. He queried why I was taking so more time off and i said there was a lot to organise which there had been.
For context I lived with Mum for 45 yrs, she was like a best friend to me and I've visited her until recently everyday in the care home. I have been very down although tried hard to remain bright and cheerful at work. We've got issues with our house sale which has been going on for 9 months and I'm waiting on a biopsy result from a lump taken from my horse on Monday. I also have worries about my health. I feel so tired and stressed.
Tonight I reminded him (for the third time) iwas off tomorrow and Friday - Friday is funeral abd on leaving tonight I said see you next week.
His reply?
Have a nice couple of days off.
What a prick. I actually said "enjoy myself? It's my mums funeral Friday."
I am so annoyed. The girl whose role I'm doing is due back mid Sept. We are on holiday first week Sept that we had booked months back. I feel like telling him to stuff his job and not return. I have savings and can easily get another freelance project.
I feel really let down.