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When I was in high school, working at a warehouse, I told my boss I needed a few days off for my brother's wedding. "What happens more often? Work or your brot
by zdragnar 2y ago
When I was in high school, working at a warehouse, I told my boss I needed a few days off for my brother's wedding.
"What happens more often? Work or your brother getting married?" he asked me.
"Work" I replied.
"Well, there you go. Work is more important."
He and I had the kind of casual working relationship that he could jokingly be an asshole and I took it in the good nature it was intended (and yeah, I got time off for the wedding).
I haven't thought of that story in years, but your advice brought it immediately back.
- detourdog 2y agoOne could add more parameters but I find it a good place to start while prioritizing.
- detourdog 2y agoI now know the proper response for you to your boss. Tell your boss that you have spent more time with your family therefore every additional day spent with them is more normal than work.