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Posted: Apr 22 2008 02:40 pm

so.... i called in to work and said my grandfather died so i can get bereavement. now, my grandfather has been dead for about 15 years. so, technically, i shouldnt be doing this. is it unethical to think that i have bereavement credit that i have to use up?

Posted: Apr 22 2008 03:34 pm

It is unethical, but I don't think any less of you. Sounds like some George Costanza logic to me.

Posted: Apr 22 2008 09:25 pm

I agree with Tebor. Did you take bereavement when your grandfather actually died?

Posted: Apr 22 2008 09:37 pm

It's only unethical if you are taking it off to take it off which I guess is what your doing. Companies who offer bereavement pay can't tell you when your suppose to grieve, so atleast you can't really get in trouble. They might want to get you evaluated psychologically though if it took you 15 years to grieve though. Laughing

Posted: Apr 22 2008 09:40 pm

ross_rifle113 wrote:

I agree with Tebor. Did you take bereavement when your grandfather actually died?

i was too young to actually be working when he passed away. but technically, my grandfather on my father's side passed away like 7 months ago, so i can technically be grieving for him.

Posted: Apr 22 2008 09:59 pm

so you haven't had your bereavement day then! You should take one for your dad's dad too!

Joined: Apr 14 2006 Location: Lake Michigan Posts: 3332

My company checked to see if my grandfather actually died last year, by asking me for the address of the funeral home, under the guise of sending flowers. That way, they made sure I wasn't lying, plus they impressed me with the quality flowers they sent.

So, username, be careful your superiors don't doublecheck your story by asking for your grandfather's full name and then reviewing the obituaries or something.

Posted: Apr 22 2008 11:04 pm

Cattivo wrote:

My company checked to see if my grandfather actually died last year, by asking me for the address of the funeral home, under the guise of sending flowers. That way, they made sure I wasn't lying, plus they impressed me with the quality flowers they sent.

So, username, be careful your superiors don't doublecheck your story by asking for your grandfather's full name and then reviewing the obituaries or something.

Its not legal for a company who offers bereavement to tell you when to grieve, so Username I wouldn't worry about it.

Posted: Apr 22 2008 11:05 pm

Yeah Cat, the company you work for is probably just awesome.

Posted: Apr 23 2008 12:24 am

Cattivo wrote:

My company checked to see if my grandfather actually died last year, by asking me for the address of the funeral home, under the guise of sending flowers. That way, they made sure I wasn't lying, plus they impressed me with the quality flowers they sent.

So, username, be careful your superiors don't doublecheck your story by asking for your grandfather's full name and then reviewing the obituaries or something.

wow. thats crazy your company did that.

anyhow, i already used up my grandmothers death once about 4 months ago and they didnt check anything. so now its my grandpas turn.

good thing i dont believe in hell, cause thats straight where im going.

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I say my mother died at every job I've ever held for the time off. I figure if I say it enough, maybe it will actually happen or something.

Posted: Apr 23 2008 02:15 am

JEW wrote:

I say my mother died at every job I've ever held for the time off. I figure if I say it enough, maybe it will actually happen or something.

No need to fear, username. Rolling Eyes

Posted: Apr 23 2008 01:45 pm

Your obviously going to have some company with JEW being the supervisor down there.

Posted: Apr 23 2008 02:21 pm

hehe, well, at least im not the only one to take advantage of dead relatives.

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