Hi everyone. I'm just hoping to hear some opinions and perspectives on my current situation.
A few days ago I got an email from the veterinarian from the clinic which I had been volunteering. She basically asked me to stop coming in, just saying how they relied heavily on their volunteers and there was a waiting list, etc. with the gist of it being that I was unreliable.
Unfortunately, the day prior, I had to call in and say I would not be able to make it. I have been waiting to see a specialist in regards to a pulmonary embolism I suffered earlier in the year. They just so happened to have a cancelation and they called me that morning to say I should come in. Obviously I could not turn down the appointment as it is very important to my recovery (I may have suffered permanent damage to my heart and because of other factors having children is most likely out of the question).
Needless to say, I am extremely disappointed. I had no idea missing a day would jeopardize my continued volunteering. I had thought I was developing a good rapport with the vet and all of the staff. And I was not just blowing off days as I pleased. This was only the second day I had been forced to miss.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation? I keep trying to find something I did wrong, but I thanked them profusely every time for having me at the clinic, and did everything I was asked to do. I guess maybe I'm looking for reassurance that I didn't do anything wrong.
A few days ago I got an email from the veterinarian from the clinic which I had been volunteering. She basically asked me to stop coming in, just saying how they relied heavily on their volunteers and there was a waiting list, etc. with the gist of it being that I was unreliable.
Unfortunately, the day prior, I had to call in and say I would not be able to make it. I have been waiting to see a specialist in regards to a pulmonary embolism I suffered earlier in the year. They just so happened to have a cancelation and they called me that morning to say I should come in. Obviously I could not turn down the appointment as it is very important to my recovery (I may have suffered permanent damage to my heart and because of other factors having children is most likely out of the question).
Needless to say, I am extremely disappointed. I had no idea missing a day would jeopardize my continued volunteering. I had thought I was developing a good rapport with the vet and all of the staff. And I was not just blowing off days as I pleased. This was only the second day I had been forced to miss.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation? I keep trying to find something I did wrong, but I thanked them profusely every time for having me at the clinic, and did everything I was asked to do. I guess maybe I'm looking for reassurance that I didn't do anything wrong.