Well, I'm out for the summer due to a non-work-related injury. I tore my left medial gastrocnemius (calf muscle). The doctor says I'll be out 6 to 8 weeks, but an MRI on Thursday will clarify the extent of the injury.

So I call my supervisor, and you probably already know where this is going.

I imagine at many businesses in America, if you call your boss and say you have sustained a disabling injury, one would expect to get a little sympathy or concern. Ha!

There was no concern, just a short statement about me providing documentation.

Being a team player, I offered to work light duty once my doctor cleared me for that.

"OOOH, NOOOOO, THEY (MANAGEMENT) WON'T LET YOU DO ANY OF THAT!!!!"

"OK," I said, "I'll just take the summer off."

I didn't really want to work any light duty, but I will if they want me to. I'm fine just staying at home and taking the summer off. I have PLENTY of sick leave.

Anyway, I'll have coworkers be on the lookout to see if management gives any of their buddies "light duty."