Had to take 4 weeks off with a collapsed lung, then 4 months later, 2 months for a scheduled surgery (pleurodesis). Came back after to a disciplinary hearing, HR couldn’t even believe it. “It’s not why you missed the time, but just the fact that you missed the time. We can’t have that.”I introduced my wife at work. My boss made jokes like, “Bet she married you for your benefits!” and “She’s out of your league.”
Later, he got serious, pulled me aside and said something that made me sick, “Actually, your wife looks like she might need a job. I’ve got an opening for,
