Huge mistake. I'm going through one of the worst depressive episodes of my life (though I am safe and have a support system) and can barely get out of bed, bathe, or eat. I'm falling behind at work, so I reached out to my boss to explain the situation and to ask for help on one single task. Instead of offering any kind of sympathy, she told me that asking for help was “not a good look” and wrote me up. I'm flabbergasted, though I know I shouldn't be. Your boss is not your friend.
Huge mistake. I'm going through one of the worst depressive episodes of my life (though I am safe and have a support system) and can barely get out of bed, bathe, or eat. I'm falling behind at work, so I reached out to my boss to explain the situation and to ask for help on one single task. Instead of offering any kind of sympathy, she told me that asking for help was “not a good look” and wrote me up. I'm flabbergasted, though I know I shouldn't be. Your boss is not your friend.