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Post by urrzzzzzzzzzz on Dec 12, 2006 21:01:39 GMT -1
Right, I lost one of my days off for this week today because so many people called into work sick. If they're ill then I feel for them, it's not their fault. I'm happy to have helped them if that was the case. However, if they just didn't feel like going into work or were milking a cold or whatever it's just not fair, as I lost one of my days off, where I was to do Xmas shopping and planning for India. Now I'll have to get up early tommorow to get through this week's list of things to do. Not just that, my supervisor is great but she looked so stressed and pissed off by the time I got there, as did half the other workers as they'd all had to work so damn hard because of people calling in sick. If people are ill then fine, as I've already said. But pulling sickies just isn't fair.
Still, I gained more money from it, and I could have refused to go in if I'd liked.
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Post by Neko Bazu on Dec 12, 2006 21:04:08 GMT -1
I would say 'once in a while' on the proviso that you know you're not gonna be missed (like in my job) - though even then I've never pulled one when I've been 100% healthy, I've just been a bit more liberal with my definition of 'sick'.
Generally, though, no it's not really okay.
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Post by urrzzzzzzzzzz on Dec 12, 2006 21:08:25 GMT -1
And when people really are sick, maybe they should give it more time before writing themselves off. On Friday night I had a bit of a headache, went to bed and didn't get to sleep till 2am coz I had the shivers, and I felt a bit queasy. I knew that work needed me the next day as Saturday's hell in Starbucks, and after a bit of sleep, a shower and some breakfast on Saturday morning, I managed to struggle through the day. Some people I think just don't persevere though, they feel a bit down and write themselves off too easily.
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Post by Neko Bazu on Dec 12, 2006 21:09:45 GMT -1
I always wait and see how I feel in the morning - sometimes I'm right as rain, but other times I'm struggling to lift the phone to actually call in Damn that dodgy takeaway...
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Post by Arnold on Dec 12, 2006 21:39:06 GMT -1
Once in a while but never when hungover. It is just a rule I made a few years back to teach myself a lesson for getting blotto on a week night. The plus side is my boss thinks I dont take sickies when hungover so when I do take one he thinks I am really ill. ;D
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Post by weallloveleeds on Dec 12, 2006 21:39:36 GMT -1
Once in a while
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Post by urrzzzzzzzzzz on Dec 12, 2006 21:43:31 GMT -1
It was no surprise that everyone was in on Monday - the day after our Xmas party. Managers don't take kindly to people missing work because of drink.
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Post by Teesside White on Dec 12, 2006 22:33:16 GMT -1
ive called in sick 3 times and properly skived once
1 time i was in london 1 time i was in huddersfield 1 time i just couldn't be arsed
the time i skived i was hungover, Leeds Rhinos had just won the Super League, and i wanted to go to the cinema with my mate
nothing wrong with the occaisional bunk off, ur boss does it more that a few times a month
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Post by urrzzzzzzzzzz on Dec 12, 2006 22:40:57 GMT -1
That's true. My boss has given herself a holiday right over Xmas and New Year, and I don't think she'd have given it to anyone else if they'd tried.
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Post by fcredblue on Dec 12, 2006 23:03:13 GMT -1
but im sure it looks better on your bet if you come in if say you have a cold and are abit slow... as it shows a willing to work and they will give you more doubt if you were really ill
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Post by HURLOCK on Dec 13, 2006 8:05:06 GMT -1
I hate people who come in when they're ill - especially when it something like a cold. They spread their germs around and everyone gets it. This causes loads of down town. Fuck off and come back when you are 100%
You can always tell when someone is taking the piss
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Post by spurrsgirl on Dec 13, 2006 8:21:57 GMT -1
I agree with Hurlock, no-one likes a martyr. If you're really not well then stay at home and keep your germs to yourself. I hate it when people come in to work coughing and sneezing everywhere spreading their misery As for pulling sickies when you're not really ill, I have done that a couple of times when annual leave days are short and I've needed a day or so for a reason. Haven't pulled one just for the sake of it though and I haven't pulled one in the 4 years Ive been self employed ...... surprisingly enough ;D
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Post by Neko Bazu on Dec 13, 2006 8:26:11 GMT -1
I agree with Hurlock, no-one likes a martyr. If you're really not well then stay at home and keep your germs to yourself. I hate it when people come in to work coughing and sneezing everywhere spreading their misery As for pulling sickies when you're not really ill, I have done that a couple of times when annual leave days are short and I've needed a day or so for a reason. Haven't pulled one just for the sake of it though and I haven't pulled one in the 4 years Ive been self employed ...... surprisingly enough ;D Self-employed? Fucking hell, that must be awkward when you catch yourself bunking off! ;D
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Post by HURLOCK on Dec 13, 2006 8:28:14 GMT -1
When your SE then it's a differnet ball game - you don't take the piss out of yourself!
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Post by spurrsgirl on Dec 13, 2006 8:28:15 GMT -1
I agree with Hurlock, no-one likes a martyr. If you're really not well then stay at home and keep your germs to yourself. I hate it when people come in to work coughing and sneezing everywhere spreading their misery As for pulling sickies when you're not really ill, I have done that a couple of times when annual leave days are short and I've needed a day or so for a reason. Haven't pulled one just for the sake of it though and I haven't pulled one in the 4 years Ive been self employed ...... surprisingly enough ;D Self-employed? Fucking hell, that must be awkward when you catch yourself bunking off! ;D Indeed !! Have never had such little time off
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Post by spurrsgirl on Dec 13, 2006 8:30:24 GMT -1
When your SE then it's a differnet ball game - you don't take the piss out of yourself! A very different ball game, but not without it's rewards
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Post by Giar on Dec 13, 2006 8:33:02 GMT -1
dont tend to pull em much cause ide rather get payed and be bored than sit at home and be bored without the cash
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Post by Neko Bazu on Dec 13, 2006 8:38:35 GMT -1
dont tend to pull em much cause ide rather get payed and be bored than sit at home and be bored without the cash I have ten days' sick leave a year ;D That said, I think the only time I've come close to using all of them is when I had glandular fever - even then, that's usually a six-week illness, and I was back in work after four!
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Post by jh1980 on Dec 13, 2006 8:46:53 GMT -1
Morning folks. Topical this. I have a nice bronchial-sounding cough today! Anyone still fancy a drink with me?
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Post by ITFC Dudette6 on Dec 13, 2006 8:48:20 GMT -1
Morning folks. Topical this. I have a nice bronchial-sounding cough today! Anyone still fancy a drink with me? Not if you want a head cold and sore throat to go with it.
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