Bereavement for a dog?

So somehow my SDR was able to go on a 2 week long bereavement after losing his families dog... I don't have any clue how this was approved. Has this happened to anyone before, or is my company just the softest company on earth? I'd love to get some time off when my fish accidentally went for a walk down the toilet however I'm clearly clueless on when time off should be approved and when it shouldn't be. I went to our HR lady and she said he was going through a really hard time and it was the least the company could do. I feel like its me vs the world.


PS RIP Scruffy (I love dogs just don't think you need 2 weeks off when they die)

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BmajoR
Arsonist
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Account Executive
I think you are just salty. Does it happen regularly? Probably not. Is it your place to judge? No.ย 

If I were an owner, I would give myย employees pet bereavement. I'd like to think it would serve me well in the long run.ย 
DeskPhoneDestroyer
Catalyst
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Team Lead
You're right I am salty. My dog fucking sucked so I don't know what it's like to have a pet that I actually enjoyed being around.ย 
Chep
WR Officer
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Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
Very important question. What kind of dog was it?
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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๐ŸฆŠ
LOL Chep you ain't right.

I have an 84lb Aussie Doodle laying across my lap as we speak.
DeskPhoneDestroyer
Catalyst
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Team Lead
poodle
Chep
WR Officer
2
Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
As someone who has owned golden retrievers, rottweilers, mastiffs, and pitbull mixes all I'm going to say is it's a good thing I'm not in HR at your company
Chep
WR Officer
1
Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
All jokes aside, losing a dog sucks and I wish said employee the best
funcoupons
WR Officer
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Losing a dog is terrible, but two weeks does sound excessive. That said, he might be going through other issues that you don't know about and the dog death was just the cherry on top of the shit cake.
paddy
WR Officer
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Director of Business Development
Hey...this isn't the place/time for sound logic coups.
funcoupons
WR Officer
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๐Ÿ‘‘
Are you saying I should take my sound logic to LinkedIn instead? Are you trying to torture me?
InsuranceMan
Good Citizen
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Head of Operations
"You'll never believe who greeted me at the door. That's right, IT WAS THE DOG."
paddy
WR Officer
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Director of Business Development
I thought you asked me to be a little more kinky?
funcoupons
WR Officer
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Thank u for remembering ๐Ÿ‘ฟ
Grimhelm
Politicker
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Mid Market Account Executive
Agreed on this one. Two weeks sounds like a lot for a pet (a coworker of mine asked a week for his mom and then came back). I think there is more to itย 
Rallier
Politicker
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SDR Manager and Consultant
You went to HR to complain about this? I agree 2 weeks is a really long time, but complaining to HR is incredibly excessive, even if you disagree with the decision.
DeskPhoneDestroyer
Catalyst
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Team Lead
No I came to WarRoom to complain about this, I'm not a ratย 
Rallier
Politicker
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SDR Manager and Consultant
Well it sounds like you already brought it up to HR?
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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๐ŸฆŠ
Ugh the agony and grief of losing your dog. It's soul crushing.

Also HR doesn't have to tell you what an employee is going through. Obviously something is up so much they made the decision to give that person leave.

Seriously, an employee that's unwell will do you zero good. Let them heal. ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ•
paddy
WR Officer
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Director of Business Development
Yes, your company is the softest company on earth. That said, take note and take advantage of it. You're lucky.
looper1010
Celebrated Contributor
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Solutions Specialist
A dog can be as important as any family member.ย  Better to have let the SDR time grieve over it than to be depressed at work.ย  You might get better results.
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
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VP of Real Estate
I needed a few days after my Saint Bernard died. When my current animals die, I'll definitely need some time too. A full two weeks seems excessive. Wrigley died on Thursday afternoon (I took off that afternoon to say goodbye before she was put to sleep) and I was back at work on Tuesday - still sad of course, but functioning.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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๐ŸฆŠ
I'm sorry for your loss friend. โค
RealEstateVeep
Politicker
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VP of Real Estate
Thank you! This was five years ago but we still miss her. We did take her ashes with us from Texas and she sits on our window looking over Central Park!
DeskPhoneDestroyer
Catalyst
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Team Lead
RIP Wrigley <3
ChunkyButters
Tycoon
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AE
Is this the same rep you complain about in your other posts?

"appropriate use of PTO"
"bereavement for a dog"
"how do you manage sales reps you can't stand?"

Or...do you have multiple reps that all just piss you off?ย 

I took two days when my dog passed. It was unexpected, and not peaceful. My VP told me to take any time I needed. Yea, two weeks is excessive, but they might have some other shit going on in their life. Mental health is way down right now.

As a leader, you're not really showing any empathy towards your reps. In another post you told me I would never last at your company because I was soft after I said that my team trusts me to be an adult and I'm not required to give a reason to take off and asked if you don't trust them. I wouldn't want to work for someone that doesn't trust me, and has to constantly micro manage my time.ย 

If your reps aren't delivering, fire them. If they are, leave them alone and let them be adults and manage their time how they want.ย 
DeskPhoneDestroyer
Catalyst
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Team Lead
Everybody pisses me of ChunkyButters.ย 
ChunkyButters
Tycoon
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AE
Just think of it this way....at least they aren't marketing
BmajoR
Arsonist
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Account Executive
Then you shouldn't be a leader in any capacity.ย 
AinslieStreet
Politicker
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Sales Consultant
I work the veterinary space, so bereavement time for pets is pretty much a given. It happens and people DO need it. Two weeks is a little much, but Iโ€™ll tell you as someone who literally works in the pet cemetery/cremation business, for some people? That dog is ten times more important to them than their own mother. Our pet cemetery has people buried in it because they couldnโ€™t bear being apart from their pets. We have people who have paid for cremation services or burials for goldfish. People LOVE their animals.
Sales4what
Opinionated
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Co-Founder & VP Sales @ PLURiTy
Honestly everyone greaves in there own way, I took a week when my dog died at the age 19, but 2 weeks seems a bit much
inboundsalesrep
Politicker
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SDR
I would have a pretend dog and say it died too this way I can get a 2 weeks vacation as well
detectivegibbles
Politicker
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Sales Director
I'd actually ask for a 1 month sabbatical on top of a pay raise if my dog died.ย 
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
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Rolling 20's all day
Damn, my company gives 3 business days for people bereavement.. 2 weeks is a lot
CCP
Opinionated
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VP, Business Development
Bereavement for a dog? Don't get me wrong, I love dogs. But 2 days for a pet would be abusive let alone 2 weeks.ย 
CaneWolf
Politicker
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Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
2 weeks is a bit excessive but a few days is reasonable. Having your dog die is pretty awful.
Boutdamtime
Politicker
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Client Executive
As a fellow complainer I feel your pain. People on my team, especially essential ones that I rely on to close deals (read engineers) go on leave all the time leaving me out there flapping in the wind. I love getting a call at the end of the quarter about deals that arenโ€™t closed while the entire fucking engineering team took last minute PTO. As a dog owner whoโ€™s had a dog for 12 years thatโ€™s been there for me at the best and worst times of my life I will be devastated when the inevitable happens. Loving a dog is making a pact with grief. โ€œGive me a few good years and then you can take emโ€. For some people...a dog is the first or ONLY thing in their life that has ever showed them unconditional love. I would try some empathy.
Beans
Big Shot
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Enterprise Account Executive
Idgaf, I respect this.

You have no idea what other issues they're facing and if this has compounded anything.

The burn & churn for SDR's is too real and having someone feel respected at work is only going to motivate them in the long run.ย 
HarryCaray
Notable Contributor
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HMFIC
idk if 2 weeks is warranted, but I'll say this.ย  My dog was hit by a car and killed in February last year, on the day I was packing up and moving across the country, and it was honestly one of the shittiest days of my life.ย  I've lost relatives and friends, but losing my dog in the way that it happened really took a toll on me.ย  I could have used a few days off after that.
Blackwargreymon
Politicker
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MDR
New years for sure! The week between Christmas and New years is off for me and typically a few days after NY.
SandwichMan
Catalyst
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BDR Team Lead
That sounds like a load of bullshit to me... I lost my dog when I was 9 years old and guess who showed face at school the next day?? Sounds like your SDR is softer than Charmin Ultra Soft Diamond Weave Mega Rolls.
LarryHoover10
Opinionated
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Manager, Business Development
No
EH20
Politicker
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Manager
A dog is part of the family, I would probably want a day or two off
Sessions
Good Citizen
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Account Executive
2 weeks???ย  Do you get 6 months when its a human family member?ย  2 weeks for a dog is crazy, he is just taking advantage of the system.
privateryan
Politicker
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Director of Sales
2 weeks is absurd and Iโ€™m a huge dog lover. Love my dogs and cats even. But if it was the needle that broke the camels back then give the chap some time
Upper_Class_SaaS
Politicker
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Account Executive
I think 2 weeks is excessive, but I could see a few days could be alright
UserNotFound
Politicker
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Account Executive
When my dog died after a decade of being my best friend and I was 9mos pregnant (ie hormonal AF) my work told me to โ€œtake the morning to gather yourselfโ€
justatopproducer
Politicker
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VP OF SALES -US
Companies are focusing more and more on mental wellness. I assume this is another way of showing they care. I actually love this though, and would ask why men need 3-4 months off for their wives/baby mamaโ€™s giving birth. Yet your best friend dies and are expected to go back to work like nothing has changed?
MrPotter
Valued Contributor
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Trainer
I think it depends on the employee's situation. For some people dogs are no more than pets but for others they are almost like children. It is kinda the same for family members, how do I know this guy was close to his grandparent or aunt? At the end it is left to HRs discretion.
StringerBell
Politicker
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Account Executive
2 weeks is a lotโ€ฆI canโ€™t imagine how messed up Iโ€™ll be when my dog dies but Iโ€™ll probably only need a day, maybe 2 off work.
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