The REAL reason people are so against office romance
I put in for May 16th off because I'm standing up in a wedding on the 17th and was going to help with the rehearsal. When I went to submit my request, I saw that the engaged couple in the office is on vacation next week, and one other person is in class. So that means three people are gone from the office that day. But stupid me still put in my request anyway, I let my supervisor know the reason I needed it off and was still denied because "We've already got three people out this day so I've got to decline this request. Sorry!" I can understand that they want to make sure they have enough coverage in case someone calls in sick, but I thought maybe with the special circumstances she'd make an exception. No dice. I should have gone with my first instinct and just waited until the 16th and called in sick. Of course I can't do that now - that would look pretty bad. Shit. I want a job where I can ask for a day off and not have my absence affect anyone. Guess that means I have to get out of the call center, huh?