Family health emergency during live deal during Associate program

Have you ever had am family member's health deteriorate notably during a live deal (and also potentially requiring you to give them some amount of your time in-person) during your associate program?

I'm cognizant of being *just* before business school recs are written but I'm not willing to neglect my family for someone else to get rich.

What do you do during these situations?

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Are you close with any of the VP's/Directors? Maybe run it by them first and ask them for the best way to approach. 

 
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Taking care of most important people in your life vs. being a replaceable Excel jockey that no one cares about. Seems like a difficult choice to make. 

Don't ask your managers for a 'permission', just inform them you will be taking time off. If they don't like it, leave. No job, I repeat - NO JOB - should go above your friends, family and personal health. 

 

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