So I’m telling this for a friend because I want them to see how absolutely insane this is.
Friend is Ukrainian. Born there, still has family there but we live and work in the US. Past few weeks have been incredibly hard, very distracted by the news, constantly checking in on family, etc. So today they have an opportunity to go to Europe with Mom (also Ukrainian) and start planning out logistics for this very sudden, stressful, and financially taxing trip. They are going to visit relatives who are living in refugee communities and hopefully get them back to US.
Friend goes to boss, lets boss know they won’t be able to come in to the office, but still plan to work remotely as they take this on. Boss is aware of my friends nationality and has been offering “sympathy” during the stress. But today decides he doesn’t like the sound of this “vacation”. Starts telling my friend the rest of the team is suffering because they’ve been slacking lately. Turns out boss is going on vacation next week. He doesn’t like the idea of my friend giving 60% when their work has already not been up to par during the whole war in the home country thing. He made several comments to guilt the friend, other employees don’t need this much time off, he hasn’t taken a day off in a year! Then he starts the “we’re all going through stuff right now”. Even goes as far as to ask how they plan to handle dog’s care for this “vacation”! (Obviously the dog will be taken care of).
Friend is very stressed, visibly crying as boss is going in. He says “I see some emotion. What’s going on?”
…..I’m so disgusted. Can’t believe they would really respond like this. Told my friend they should probably start looking for a new job. I think the end is coming, way one or another. Smh hate it here.