ehh been there. When I told this guy at work i needed time off to visit cuz my gf's mom was killed he was like "go tell the boss." Some people just were not born with any sympathy or anything normal. Its like they are totally out to destroy. But that's the world. Don't expect anything but a person you cannot trust.
Hmm..is it normal for people to ask for time off? When I need a day off I just tell them I'm not coming in and walk away.
Hahaha! You're so tough! I do something similar. I just kinda don't give 'em a choice. "I won't be able to come in tuesday." or whatever, then I scoot. You have to be authorative. If you walk up like "um, please could I, uh, have off on that day, please?" They will almost definitely say no to that, if just for being a wuss about it!
Exactly! I mean, they could still say no to me I guess but doing it this way almost assures me having the day off. They're not my rulers just my boss. And I don't do it rudely either..just state the fact that I won't be coming in.
Precisely.
just call in sick if you need it. Say you have a throat ache.