Avatar Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 This is a sad article and the video in the article actually brought tears to my eyes, now it does have a decent ending. This just shows that Disney is not perfect but at least they realized their error. http://www.wftv.com/news/15902333/detail.html The woman took all her vacation time and then 30 days. She tried to come back once during that time, but couldn't get through the day without breaking down. She told Eyewitness News that Disney told her to take all the time she needed. Bless you Dorothy Monroe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesv7 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 That would be hard to go back to work where you met your spouse. I hope she is able to go on and God Bless Her for trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Sadly, I figure THIS is the most important sentence in that article: ...Late Wednesday afternoon, AFTER Channel 9 got involved, Disney moved quickly to strike a deal with Dorothy. ...emphasis added Somehow, absent the media involvement, I doubt the decision would have changed. It's sad that some companies sometimes only do the right thing due to fear of public criticism for NOT doing the right thing. Sad, but reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesv7 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Ain't that the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 WOW, to just think of the people that have to suffer such a loss and are not given nearly 30 days to grieve let alone 60 days to grieve following a death. Now we all know that I'm not a big fan of Disney but I'm certain there are some other issues that are not being disclosed. Spin, Spin, Spin..... And not just on the Tea Cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I know that I am going to sound cold-hearted, and I am truly sorry for her loss, but, 60 days should be more than enough time to grieve for your spouse. I work in a union facility, and they would only give 5 days per the contract for the death of a spouse, child, parent etc. By Disney giving her another 30 after her vacation time was up really is going above and beyond from a company's standpoint. And Disney had to take the cold-hearted business stand and let her go so that her position could be filled by another worker. Given that Disney is union, the company just cannot fill the position with any worker, their are many hoops to jump through to keep things level per the contract. Normally after a loss like this, a person needs to immerse themselves into their work. I'm sure her husband would not want her to grieve constantly to the point of losing her job. I certainly would not want my wife to do that. And now, after Disney has made the decision for her termination, then she contacts the media? It really sounds like she is just very angry and now found someone to take it out on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I know that I am going to sound cold-hearted, and I am truly sorry for her loss, but, 60 days should be more than enough time to grieve for your spouse. I work in a union facility, and they would only give 5 days per the contract for the death of a spouse, child, parent etc. By Disney giving her another 30 after her vacation time was up really is going above and beyond from a company's standpoint. And Disney had to take the cold-hearted business stand and let her go so that her position could be filled by another worker. Given that Disney is union, the company just cannot fill the position with any worker, their are many hoops to jump through to keep things level per the contract. Normally after a loss like this, a person needs to immerse themselves into their work. I'm sure her husband would not want her to grieve constantly to the point of losing her job. I certainly would not want my wife to do that. And now, after Disney has made the decision for her termination, then she contacts the media? It really sounds like she is just very angry and now found someone to take it out on. I think that most people work in similar environments. Every company that I've ever been at has allowed 4 days of bereavement leave. I think that Disney went well above what any imaginable company would have allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 14 days sounds like more than enough even with the fact that she met her husband while working at the park. The main point that changes my mind from understanding to siding with the park is "Dorothy said a Disney representative came to her husband's hospital room and told her to take all the time she needed. Two weeks later, she went back to work." " "Kept on crying too much," she said. So Dorothy took two more weeks," After she went back to work the first, I as a manager could consider the offer from the representative to be furfilled. I met my wife at Carowinds, and two weeks would be enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 For Dorothy Monroe, her life was her husband. Married 19 years ago, they met at Walt Disney World, both working temporary jobs. I wonder if someone from Disney tried to give her a time to return by notice otherwise she was under the assumption of taking all the time she needed. I till feel sorry for her lose in the video she just seems heart broken. I am just glad to her she can go back to work. Everyone grieves differently; I know my wife was devastated after the sudden loss of her seven year old son back in “93” there was no way she could have returned to work so soon and thank God for the support her job gave her emotionally it helped her get through the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 For Dorothy Monroe, her life was her husband. Married 19 years ago, they met at Walt Disney World, both working temporary jobs. I wonder if someone from Disney tried to give her a time to return by notice otherwise she was under the assumption of taking all the time she needed. I till feel sorry for her lose in the video she just seems heart broken. I am just glad to her she can go back to work. Everyone grieves differently; I know my wife was devastated after the sudden loss of her seven year old son back in “93” there was no way she could have returned to work so soon and thank God for the support her job gave her emotionally it helped her get through the process. I don't think anyone is going to argue that it's unfortunate and I'm certain that everyone is sorry for her loss. After all, that's what the station played up on to make it seem like the big bad park was being cruel to her. The really needed someone on to ask the reporter what the stations bereavement policy is and how long they allow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Eight years ago I lost my wife suddenly. I can assure you all....two weeks isn't enough........ I will think of her often tomorrow at the park with our children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 The loss of a loved one is not a viral infection. It takes much longer than 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Yes, it takes longer than two weeks. Unfortunately or Fortunately, most businesses do not allow for weeks, months or years of an individuals grieving process. I would like to think that the departed would not want a loved one to stop functioning as a result of their passing. I, for one, would like there to be a party upon my passing. One to remember all the good times and some of the bad. I don't want anyone to cry or be upset about my passing but want them to know that I'd had a good time on Earth and was hopefully a good person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Eight years ago I lost my wife suddenly. I can assure you all....two weeks isn't enough........ I will think of her often tomorrow at the park with our children. I am sorry to hear that you had to go through this so early in your life together. Since you have been through it, and please feel free to not answer if you don't want to, what do you believe is an acceptable amount of time for a grieving period? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Eight years ago I lost my wife suddenly. I can assure you all....two weeks isn't enough........ I will think of her often tomorrow at the park with our children. I am sorry to hear that you had to go through this so early in your life together. Since you have been through it, and please feel free to not answer if you don't want to, what do you believe is an acceptable amount of time for a grieving period? Honestly, I don't think I can answer that because it depends on the person. Some people are stronger than others, and the loss of a spouse is probably the ultimate test of your strength, faith, etc... The only other site I've ever been a member of was widownet and, as a result of communicating with a lot of other widows, I think that it is an individual experience for every person who has to go through it. (Especially since there aren't a whole lot of support resources for young widows). There is no set timetable. You never really "get over it" completely, but, as the song by My Chemical Romance says, you learn to "carry on" (My theme song for tomorrow). I hope that answers your question. Feel free to PM me anytime. I can explain further there....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 No further explaination necessary. Thank-you for your insight on such a sensitive topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 After eight years, it's not so sensitive anymore. I'm much more "old and wise" than I am sensitive and fragile. My kids and I had a ball today and I loved being with them like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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