Atl,
I am originally from Atlanta and worked in and around for over 20 years.
I've seen the lawsuits about untaken break times and many, many, discrimination and wrongful termination suits.....I have always carried health insurance for myself and now for my family....and it has always been taken care of before any retirement was paid into....its so very important....I also agree that its the "right thing to do" paying your medical costs...it was a service to you in your time of need and its only fair.....as far as getting let go or terminated....its a pretty harsh but predictable decision....we would all like
to be taken care of, but, sometimes the bottem line is so very important when you have to answer to investors or have other financial obligations that demand certain results....I hope you do not feel singled out....I would suggest that you consider carrying some sort of supplimental insurance should
this happen again....Many times throughout the years I have had to really limit my families lifestyle to "do the right thing", i.e. supplimental insurance policies in case of similar emergencies such as yours....If you really thing it through....this is probably not the company you want to work for....I worked for a large company in atlanta and was pretty surprised when the owner carried a chef for over 6 months after having his colon removed...he had worked his butt off for ten years though....One thing I have learned....nobody owes you anything....take care of yourself and your family....don't ever assume you have the right to demand anything from your employer.....I hope I don't sound harsh, but, it seems peoples feelings of
entitlement is getting out of hand....it will in the end drive mom & pop and fledgling companies right out of business....I was happy to hear that you are on the mend and hope the best for you in the future.....take care  |