I also hate to see someone lose their job. But I have no sympathy. Yes, lots of hearsay approaching: I too have heard from several people that this person called in sick numerous times. Not due to illness, but due to "schedule enhancements/adjustments". I also heard that he put in for the personal leave, but did not follow up on it. I also heard that this wasn't his wedding. It was a friend's wedding that he just wanted to go to. I understand that this is an important day for his friend, but ya know, some people consider a job as a responsibility. We have a responsibility to go to work, whether we like it or not. Just watch this X-Mas. Every year, Comair pilots successfully ruin X-Mas for hundreds of people because they <cough><cough> call in sick, and force numerous cancellations. I have seen it first hand, and it makes me sick. Please, this is not boasting or showing off, but I can proudly say that I have worked for the company for over 4 years, and have not called in sick once. I've been to many weddings, vacations, etc. Even had major oral surgery. But believe it or not, I went through the proper channels and planned ahead without burning any bridges in the process.