Why is it that when you do something nice, some people don’t appreciate it!!

**Zukin** · 12th January 2007, 12:19

Well what can I say!!!

After the posts in here, I can say that KBers saved the day

After reading your posts, we sent a letter based on information obtained from the advice on this post
A huge thanks in particlular Grub and RT527, we used extracts from your posts to draft the letter

We sent it to them and within hours a phone call from the company concerned, with a new answer....

They have approved her leave

So thanks to our family here on KB, you are all really a special bunch and we are really looking forward to meeting you all on our travels around NZ!!

Grub - We have been in contact, but we WILL do something special for you when we catch up

RT527 - Keen to do the same so I will contact you soon

Again
Thank you all very much

Cheers Scott & Carissa

**Macktheknife** · 12th January 2007, 12:51

Great news for you both!
I am pleased for you, and really pleased that you can continue with your plans for this great ride idea.
Carissa needs to be on her guard from now on as some small minded people in organisations can get nasty if their decisions are overturned. I have had reason to use an employment lawyer 2 times so far, this has proven the worth of them to me. Employers often take advantage of the fact that most employees do not know their rights or the law in most situations, when in doubt, go see a lawyer. It might cost a little bit but you get the right info when you need it.
All the best with your ride for life and keep us informed of your progress.
Cheers
Mack

**Drum** · 12th January 2007, 13:52

That's awesome. Well done, and all the best for the ride.

**SDU** · 12th January 2007, 15:20

Congradulations. I'm glad it has worked out well for your wife.
All the best.

**kro** · 12th January 2007, 17:38

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

If she is going to resign, make sure she explains the reason in the resignation letter. (politely) Spell out their lack of forthought and the great opportunity for media coverage the event is going to bring. Especially right at the time of the new product launch. Their loss. They may even re-consider once you point out the opportunity.

I would like to politely disagree on that point. If, as Lou said, she applied for the leave months ago, and had it approved, and it has now been rescinded, I would not give an employer like that, the chance to reconsider their actions, and I certainly wouldn't reward their callous actions with a chance for free publicity.
I would just go for the jugular, and take it to employment court. If all the facts are as stated here, then she will triumph, and on a large scale.

I would not jeopardise this opportunity by resigning, I would take the employment court settlement, and add it to the takings for the charity ride instead.

Yes, I am about as vindictive as you can possibly imagine.