My wife was busy with work so she asked me if I could bring my mother-in-law for her medical checkup instead.
Of course, I was more than willing but when I tried to apply for PCL (parental care leave for those who dk), I was rejected by my boss on the reason that my MIL is not my parent.
She told me if I wanted to apply for a day off then I need to use my regular leave. I went to check the SOPs on this and I realised that there are no clear guidelines when it comes to in-laws so technically my boss isn’t wrong and I can’t argue with her.
But doesn’t the whole thing sound ridiculous?
It’s not like I’m on duty or what, or I’m going on a holiday. I’m bringing my wife’s parent to the hospital for check up leh. There are more than enough people in office to cover so why must she be so anal about what leave to take? The more I think about it the angrier I feel.
Leave is my right and not a privilege!!!
Should have just told her I’m bringing my mom for a check up and I wouldn’t have to waste one day of my regular leave.