This generation and priorites
PureandEasy
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We have a young lady that is out on Family Medical Leave because she was having a baby. She has not notified us (her employer) that she had the baby, nor has she applied for the benefits she is deserved (Short Term Disability). Yet, we know she had the baby because it was posted on Facebook and another employee saw it.
What is wrong with this generation and their priorities? This woman has no Paid Time Off available, she did not take advantage (as instructed) to file for her short time benefit prior to her delivery, and now she has no income to speak of. But she made sure she posted her baby news on Facebook.
I just don’t get it.
What is wrong with this generation and their priorities? This woman has no Paid Time Off available, she did not take advantage (as instructed) to file for her short time benefit prior to her delivery, and now she has no income to speak of. But she made sure she posted her baby news on Facebook.
I just don’t get it.
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was it a difficult pregnancy?
It's not sad, it's pathetic. Your first priority should be to take advantage of the benefits that are out there that will help you with the birth of your newborn.
she has zero income right now. What is she waiting for??
and no juggler, it wasn't a difficult pregnancy
I blame My Generation.
We raised these blithering idiots!
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Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
hahaha!
Haha!
I'm still trying to figure out how this is a generational thing. Sounds as ridiculous as speculating that it's a Philly thing.
And have worked their way to Cincy!
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Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
That was my thought. It's certainly not unheard of that some companies (not necessarily yours, OP, but some) give new moms a hard time, or even outright fire them when they attempt to come back (or if not firing, then "eliminating their job position). It's awful and unfair, and maybe your coworker fears repercussions for seeking out her benefits.
"Let's check Idaho."
Yep this is very true. This happened to my sister. Eventually after about a year she was able to get her job back, but she never really quite got over it.
Absolutely not, it's her benefit
and I apologize for utilizing the term "this generation" if I offended anyone, I guess I'm talking more about the Social Media existence - the fact that she chose to notify facebook about her delivery and hasn't called her employer or applied for the benefits that she rightly deserves and I'm pretty sure, COULD REALLY USE RIGHT NOW
it just blows my mind where the priority is here
To be fair, it takes all of two seconds to post a FB photo and status. So I don't really see it as her putting the priority of FB over her benefits -- its two seperate issues, really. And, like some others have suggested, she could have a few different reasons for not applying for the benefits.
"Let's check Idaho."
Why are you so concerned with this? You mentioned this social media existence that we live in today. I think a big problem today is everyone sticking their noses into other peoples' business. You don't know what her reasons are for not applying for these benefits.
Why are you attacking me? This happens to be part of my job and you know, like everyone else on this board, I'm talking about something that affects me and my job. It's called having a fucking discussion.
I'm not attacking you. Just having a discussion. You're the one who generalized an entire generation as not having their priorities straight which seems to be a pretty big attack.
You know her personally enough to know that she has zero income? Is it not possible that she has something figured out or other family/husband/the father doing anything that you're not aware of?
I just don't understand why someone wouldn't take full advantage of the benefits out there, when they have been fully explained to them what is available. That's all really, I just don't get it. That's the gist of my whole post.
And yes I am aware that she has no income from this employer anyway, happens to be part of my job. And I have spoken with her several times, telling her, call this company and start your short term benefits, they're your RIGHT - why wouldn't someone who is entitled to at least 6 weeks, 60% of their pay, by just making a phone call and submitting medical documentation, which she has, because she gave birth!
Blows my mind that someone wouldn't take advantage of that, and as soon as you're eligible.
that's all. I just don't get it.
maybe this person does not realize that 'short term disability' applies to pregnancy, 'disability' is a pretty harsh word-they should change the term to 'short term medical leave'.
maybe this person just doesn't care, and doesn't plan on returning.
- Christopher McCandless
and I fully explained the process to her, I'm sure she'll eventually get around to it :fp:
My theory is that it's a lack of self-advocacy. I work with college students, and I believe it's just general lack of self-advocacy. Although, I don't have any statistics to back up that theory. It's something I'd like like to study more if I had the money to do so.
But RKCNDY might be right - the person may not care, y'know? Maybe she has the money to cover it, so she doesn't have to worry. Let's hope that's what's happening, right? But you reached out to her, so your ass is covered. Let's just pray that financial issues won't be in this baby's future.
kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.
Next!"
Hey man like I said i quit trying to figure them out.
My brother was out of work and broke and getting ready to get evicted from his apt. My wife was working for Kelly services and told him she could get him a job. She would call him and no answer then his phone got shut off. So she emailed him and told him to come down fill out the app and you can start working tmw. She even offered to go get him on her lunch bring him to the office and then take him back. He didn't want to made up some bs excuse.
We have the same parents but they raised us with two different styles. My dad would beat my ass tell me how stupid i was and all kinds of loving abilities. My brother was held and told how special he was. Yeah I don't work because of my injuries from the Army but when I was his age (23) I was living on my own in Georgia a Sgt in the Army and paying all my bills and living a good life. He lives at home and mom makes excuses for him. "Oh he hasn't found his drive yet" or "He's not ready to make a career choice" I have no idea what that last one means.
Yeah he's the baby I get that, but he's not the only kid his age that acts that way. I know not every person under 30 is lazy and has a sense of self entitlement but it seems like there are more younger people saying gimme gimme gimme.......gimme some more (Yeah I'm doing Black Flag references) and it's sad.
Okay enough of my old man rant.
I see what you mean OP, this would frustrate me too, wanting her to have what is rightfully hers
and it's your job to do so.
Something I have been noticing on TV, live shows, people now have their twitter things
and will actually not be paying attention to much goings on around them
there in the studio... busy typing stuff in.
I guess they are talking to someone else while on TV :?
This whole thing is gettin very weird to me.
You are welcome to come sit next to me while I'm at work and give every student your old man rant.
kevinbeetle: "Yes. When her career washes up and her and Gavin move to Galveston, you will meet her at Hot Topic shopping for a Japanese cheerleader outfit.
Next!"
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Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
I'm sure it would be well received.
Plus, is there any chance this person simply doesn't care about this job? Drop the leash!
Don't forget that everyone is a winner. Even if your kids sport team goes 0 and whatever they all still get a trophy. Which in my opinion sets them up for failure in life. Yeah it sucked playing sports and losing but it helped later in life in dealing with obsticles in life and knowing that if you get knocked down you can get up.
Getting a trophy, ribbon or whatever for just showing up sends the wrong message. Winners get trophies and the loosers have to work harder to get that trophy. Seriously what's next? Every single major sports team getting thier respective leagues trophy because we don't want anyone's feelings hurt?