Here’s exactly how the firing happened. I wish I had screenshots for you guys but I can’t access them now. You’re just going to have to take my word for it.
For context I’m 19 years old and live alone, my dad lives across the city and we’re the only family each other has in the world.
Me, in the work group chat : Hey, I’m posting for cover for tomorrow morning. I won’t be able to make my shift because my father is very ill and I need to to take care of him.
Night Bartender: Well, in case nobody covers your shift and you need to come in anyway there’s some things you need to do tomorrow.
Me: I’m sorry for any confusion, like I said I won’t be coming in tomorrow as I’m taking care of my father. He has a tooth abscess and might be septic. Please leave a note for [owner] or whoever covers my shift.
Boss calls me.
Owner, angrily: “I’m not covering your shift!”
Me: “What?”
Owner: “What’s this about me covering your shift? I’m looking at your message right now and I’m busy tomorrow. I have catering to do and nobody can cover you.”
Me, stuttering: “My father has a severe tooth abscess and and might be going septic-“
Owner: “Either you come in tomorrow, or you don’t work here anymore.”
Me: “Are you serious?”
Owner: “Absolutely.”
Me: “I’ll be in next week to pick up my final cheque. Thank you for the opportunity.”
Owner, cheerily: “Okay!” Hangs up.
My dad was septic and was rushed in for emergency surgery. He almost died and is still recovering.