Really DH's boss? Easter?

bel138

DH travels a lot for work. In fact, he's been out of town since Monday and coming home this evening. But oh wait, he just found out that he has to leave again on Sunday morning. The most holy day of the year.

I asked if he could ask to postone the travel, at least fly on Monday morning. He said no because they don't care if it's Easter or not because it's a secular company and he had two weeks of no travel last month because of his pneumonia and he's afraid to look unwilling.

We wanted to spend our first Easter together as a married couple. But now I will be alone. And I actually have food made, ordered and currently baking. I'm just pouting now.

Theresa626

Wow, that's awful.  You should celebrate it on Saturday maybe. I mean, I know it's not the real Easter but you could go to an Easter vigil service on Sat and have a really nice meal to celebrate Easter together on Sat.  Then it wouldn't be so bad. 

bel138

We're going to go to Easter Vigil on Saturday. It starts at 8 pm and usually lasts 3 hours. At least we can eat afterward?

akg0053

My fiance also travels a LOT for work, but I told him well in advance that Easter is off limits. 

People tried, and he told them no so he's leaving Monday. Then again, if FI had been unable to travel the previous two weeks then he would have to go as well.

Sorry this happened. 

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I'm sorry to hear that. That does stink. I know what it is like, my FI spent half of the day this past Christmas at work. He doesn't travel, but when he is on call, he has to be available 24/7 and that means holidays too. I guess you can just be thankful he has a job right now in these tough times.

chicagobride_07

That's really awful.  I can't say I blame him for going though, especially in this economy.  I hope you manage to have a nice day regardless.

Calypso1977

that sucks.

*technically* under the federal laws, employers cannot interfere with employees being out of work for religous observation.  for example, if a jewish holiday falls during the week, the employer has to allow anyone jewish to take the day off (unpaid, or they must use their accrued leave) if they request it.

while a moot point now, your H could have forced the issue.  however, the company certainly woudl ahve filed this in the back of their heads come lay off time.  tehy arent supposed to, but they do, particularly in this economy when they can find numerous peeople (christian or otherwise) who are willing to travel on Easter. 

its a sad state, unfortunately.  i hope you were able to have a nice easter even if it was the day before.

KatieJL121

I really hope you had a good Easter.  I can definitely understand where you're coming from...my FI just graduated from the Police Academy and is now a police officer in training.  He's been living over 3 hours away for 4 months while at the Academy and we are now in the process of moving across the state.  Actually, he's already living and working there, but I haven't moved yet so I've been having to make several trips driving back and forth to see him, all while planning the wedding, moving, and searching for a job.  He's also already been informed that he'll probably have to work every single holiday for at least the next few years since he's one of the new guys.  And at this point, we don't even know if we'll be able to take a honeymoon anytime soon.  Yeah, needless to say, I'm a little bummed too...not looking forward to spending those holidays without him!  However, I know that we'll celebrate them on other days and hopefully they'll be just as special.  Our families are very understanding and willing to accommodate us which is nice.  Anyway, just thought I'd share my story and hope it helps you feel a little bit better about your situation as well :-)