u/Mutantbuzzard27

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[UK] I called in sick and my manager was extremely threatening.

Hello, I came here looking for some advice. For context, i work as a cleaner in retail pa4t time. I have a diagnosed eating disorder and have recently been having issues with bulimia. My store manager is very aware of these issues. Last night, I suffered a collapse at home, and as of this morning I have been struggling to walk, so I called in. Over the phone, the store manager angrily declared that:

-I was causing the issue myself.

-"you've left me with no staff" (the other cleaner is on holiday)

-Had an overall threatening tone throughout.

-Stated that my mental and physical health are a product of my own doing.

-Stated "you need to have a serious think about what you want to do."

Previously, I have also collapsed in front of him in his office, and yet refused to let me go home early as the other cleaner wasn't present.

He is very aware of my issues as I thought telling him about them would be the best move, but all it seems to have done is give him a weapon.

This is also my first time calling in sick at this job.

Is there anything I can or should do?

Thank you.

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