So I started a new job on the 28th. Small office of less than 5. Simple staffing position, most days are quiet (like literally I’ve had to find something to do)
Training they thought would take 3 weeks took the week. I’ve otherwise been on time/early.
I have horrid PMS nausea and skipped the meds I take for it due to it making me drowsy and having to train / retain info. So I was late getting back from lunch one day as I was driving and started to dry heave so I pulled over. Kept everyone abreast with texts and calls when I knew I’d be late from lunch.. was still an issue and the owner even sent me home because she assumed Covid? Although I assured her it wasn’t that.
As a parent , with a partner but no outside help.. and one car anything regarding our kids needing early pick up falls on who has the car. Daughters school let us know she had a fever and needed to be picked up — I had the car so I had to leave early to get her. (Also a strike against me)
Last week I had a killer tooth ache sneak up on me. I powered through didn’t need to leave or anything, but was able to get an emergency spot the next day (when I’d requested to be in late because of a prior obligation at my interview) so I just called out o handle it — left messages for the owner and texted a coworker .. the owner had apparently gotten into an accident that day (not bad at all) so the message I left her wasn’t ever received .
This prompted a call from the “manager” inquiring about the “isolated incidents” and asking if I like the job etc. I explained all things were thing I couldn’t help unfortunately and if I didn’t want the job I would’ve said that on day 2.
Was running late because of traffic this morning Called an hour before my time to give a heads up , could tell it was an issue in her voice but like the hell am I gonna do about it? This was the cherry on top that prompted a “talk” this morning.
The owner essentially saying these things were “red flags” ..
To which I explained:
I cannot control what or when my body does but I know I won’t risk my life to drive while not feeling well and possibly end up hurt. Her response as a nurse was “well you’re not a teen you’ve had your cycle and xyz” to which I explained why I skipped on my medication and while it’s not something that happens often it did happen. But as a medical professional I’d think she’d know this couldn’t be more false.
She also brought up having to get my daughter and I explained our car and it just being us. Her response “well you don’t have help?” well obviously not if I had to leave? I ensured her that I took the job due to my interest but if things aren’t in my control what am I to do?
I’ve otherwise enjoyed the jobs easy nature and my coworker , but this really makes me just want to end things.. Because outside of these things I’ve done the job perfectly.