I’m 17 and my dad is actively dying with cancer, I have no idea what to do about work.

Me and my dad have had our problems he wasn’t great growing up but lately he’s been really great. 
I’m 17 but I work full time, my workplace is small but since my dads condition has updated I think that I need the time off of work because processing this news has been really difficult and seeing him in that state has been worse. Due to the size of the workplace I feel bad taking time off of work for this, also, due to poor mental health I have previously taken time off of work and received a warning. In my personal opinion, spending time with my dad and making sure that I am okay is my top priority right now but I think that I need reassurance to believe that I am making the right decision. 

Thank you for reading,

Yours sincerely, 

Rowanne :) 

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  • Hi Rowanne,

    So sorry to hear about your Dad.
    i’m guessing by the size of the business that you won’t be in a union.
    In your position I’d probably write to your boss explaining the situation and explaining why your mind won’t be on job as much as I’d like. Keep a copy as insurance rvidence. 

    Goog luck!

    Dave

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  • Hi Rowanne,

    So sorry to hear about your Dad.
    i’m guessing by the size of the business that you won’t be in a union.
    In your position I’d probably write to your boss explaining the situation and explaining why your mind won’t be on job as much as I’d like. Keep a copy as insurance rvidence. 

    Goog luck!

    Dave

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