Weeks off sick because there cat has died?

Just 1 example

Surely a few days is more than ample for a cat or an i bring really uncaring?

I'd say it's very fair and you're not being unreasonable.

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1 day is ample.

are they being paid for being sick?

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I've zapped about 27 flies, they were close friends, I'm gutted feel like I've committed genocide.
Am going to need 3 weeks at least to get over the shame, the sorrow I feel & I'm on holiday in 4 days time.

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What were they called?

I'm sorry but a days paid sick leave for the death of a pet??

I've never heard anything so f***ing ridiculous!

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