Frantic and Sincere: Days in the Benz-Barracks (RTLZWEI) – Petra and Pascal face Job Insecurity After Medical Leaves
Employee Petra aspires for termination following sick leave, asserting, "This fast-paced work is not suitable for me!"
Unforeseeable circumstances – Day by day Benz-Barracks (RTLZWEI): Petra (54) and Pascal (23) face employment uncertainty due to medical leaves.
Written by Nico Zeißler
Mannheim – Two jobủes, Petra (54) and Pascal (23), confront employment insecurity due to sick leaves. Unbelievably, their struggles intertwine.
"Initially, I received the message: 'Get well soon. Let me know when you can work again,'" reminisces the cleaning lady in the RTLZWEI social documentary "Hartz and Heartfelt" about the initial response from her boss.
Her employer inquired about her possible availability for the following day, to which she declined after another doctor's consultation, accompanied by a fresh sick note. Unfortunately, this marked the end of her boss's kindness.
"I wouldn't shed a tear if he fired me," confesses the Mannheim resident, who wrestles with high blood pressure that remains unchecked by medication. "I can't handle the constant hurrying and everything coming at me rapidly. I require a more refined job."
Christiane (62) stays resilient through exhaustion: "I can't tell how much longer I can endure four-hour marathon sessions"
And indeed, after three months passed, and during the probation period, Petra was let go. However, Pascal (23) faces a similar predicament.
Hartz and Heartfelt: Pascal's job loss mirrors his mother's
Pascal had been putting off getting his wisdom tooth extracted. In the meantime, disgruntled individuals bombarded his boss with emails, falsely branding him as a high-risk individual. His employer, unnerved by the barrage of criticism, made the difficult decision to part ways with him. Pascal is taken aback: "I never harmed the company in any way, and the customers were always pleased!"
The food delivery man is determined. He intends to seek alternative employment while simultaneously discussing self-employment and the potential use of artificial intelligence (specifically ChatGPT) to create a beginner's cookbook featuring ten recipes for social media promotion.
TV tip: Catch new episodes of "Hartz and Heartfelt" every weekday at 6:05 PM on RTLZWEI and on demand on RTL.
Featured photo: RTLZWEI
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- Amidst their job insecurity, Petra and Pascal find solace in the realm of health and wellness, examining ways to improve their lifestyles to better handle the pressures of the workplace.
- Seeking a more relaxed environment, both Petra and Pascal explore options in health-and-wellness, aiming to find jobs that complement their personal well-being while strengthening their relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Putting emphasis on relationship building as a key aspect of their new endeavors, Petra and Pascal choose to implement wellness strategies to foster strong connections in the workplace, promoting a culture of understanding and empathy within their respective industries.
