"Family responsibilities," Allyson.
I'm glad you're able to do this, even if getting there is a bitch.
I'm going to see to Wesley, see if he's still whimpering.
Giles ,'Chosen'
Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Amy - Jan 28, 2013 10:06:40 am PST #9168 of 30001
Because books.
flea - Jan 28, 2013 10:06:44 am PST #9169 of 30001
information libertarian
You're sick. It's not a lie.
meara - Jan 28, 2013 10:07:16 am PST #9170 of 30001
Well, especially if they know about any of the stomach issues, you can just say its a medical problem and you rather not talk about it.
Technically, if you get FMLA, the HR person needs to know why (doctor has to write a note) but that is supposed to be confidential and covered by HIPAA.
msbelle - Jan 28, 2013 10:08:00 am PST #9171 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
yeah, health - that is all they need to know.
flea - Jan 28, 2013 10:09:01 am PST #9172 of 30001
information libertarian
I am also a fan of the phrase, "It's a private matter," but since I apparently give off an air of New England chill, perhaps that sort of thing is easier for me to get away with.
Sophia Brooks - Jan 28, 2013 10:32:07 am PST #9173 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I work with nurses, and it is IMPOSSIBLE to keep a medical secret, but you may be able to imply it is the IBS.
Burrell - Jan 28, 2013 10:36:27 am PST #9174 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I can't believe they are making you wait a week to get treatment. Fuckers. But as for your coworkers, I agree that "medical issue" or "health-related" is all the information they need.
Jesse - Jan 28, 2013 10:43:18 am PST #9175 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Yeah, medical leave seems like plenty. I have a coworker who was out for two months for surgery, and I still have no idea what kind. Granted, we aren't close. And we are also in New England, but still. He said he would be out until X date, came back, and never talked about it again.
sj - Jan 28, 2013 10:45:07 am PST #9176 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Allyson, I'm sorry your healthcare providers are being so completely unhelpful.
sarameg - Jan 28, 2013 11:02:18 am PST #9177 of 30001
$700 and change. Jaysus.