So here's my situation. My brother was killed this past February and the person who murdered him was just found guilty. I went to the trial (and was very glad that I did). I am currently living in a different state and had to go back home for ~ 2 weeks to attend. Unfortunately, they didn't yet sentence him, and I want to go back home for that. My dilemma is that I have a new job - I'm talking not even 1 month of actually working. While my colleagues have been VERY supportive (they even sent flowers to my parents!), I just don't want to seem like I'm taking advantage or anything. I really want to be there during the sentencing b/c I want to say something to this guy. I don't really know what I'm going to say yet. I think it could give me some more closure. It's just a tough situation...
TIA
Re: What would you do...
If they've been so understanding so far, I would think that they would understand that you'd like to go back.
Even if they didn't understand, I'd still go - you could always find another job if you had to, but you'll never have another chance to get the closure that you need from a tragedy like this.
I'm so sorry that you have to go through this at all and I hope it all works out.