piercethebluexx's journey

I recently had to call out of work due to being really sick during my pregnancy. My husband, who has never called out before and is known for his strong work ethic, also called out to take care of me. His boss responded with, "Sorry to hear, hope everything’s okay, we’ll talk when you return." Now, my husband is worried that this might be a sign he’s going to be fired. He’s always been dedicated and picks up the slack for others, so it’s confusing for him. I’ve been reading comments from others who suggest that his boss is likely just expressing concern for our situation and that there’s no reason to worry about his job. They say phrases like that are often just a way to say they’ll discuss things when he’s back, not a sign of impending termination. It’s been a stressful time, but I’m trying to reassure him that everything will be okay.