You should stand up for what you need
Vic has some health issues that requires some time off, but Vic's boss wants him to work overtime this week.
Vic wants to answer his boss's request.
Vic tells his boss that either he takes time off of work or that he'll have a bigger problem to deal with.
Vic fears losing his job and decides to work overtime like his boss requested.
Vic's boss realizes that Vic's health matters and doesn't have him work overtime.
Vic's health problems get worse, lowering his work quality and harming the company.