I work as a cook, was scheduled to work all
of this week but at the end of my shift on Tuesday I burnt my hand quite badly and took myself to minor injuries.
I had to have the burnt skin removed and two fingers bandaged up. I was told not to keep them bandaged up until Friday and not get them wet, so therefore it would be impossible to work.
as soon as I got out of hospital I phoned work, I knew no one would be in but left a voicemail, and also sent an email including a photo of my Injury just in case they thought I was pulling a sickie.
I called first thing in the morning again, spoke to manager who just said “oh shit”
when I told her I wouldn’t be able to work for the rest of the week (she had just arrived so hadn’t picked up email or voicemail).
Not once did she express any sympathy about my hand, or say she hoped it healed soon.
I also asked in the email about recording the incident in the accident book, and she simply replied “you can do that when you return”.
I appreciate they’re a little under pressure being a staff member down but I’m also a little upset she didn’t once enquire about my burns or send me any well wishes.
Am I justified in feeling this way or AIBU? Its not really a big deal but for some reason its been playing on my mind.
for the record I’ve worked there six months and have never called in sick or even been late before.