jumpjunkie2004 0 #1 January 15, 2007 you're sick? I'm very sick. Just a head cold and a fever, but I'm just feeling miserable. I just started my job and we have an audit this week - my first. I feel like I have to be there tomorrow.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #2 January 15, 2007 Technically in order for me to stay home sick I have to somehow go to the "hospital" and prove that I'm actually sick. Fortunately, I haven't had to do "that" yet... though there was that one time I stopped by the office with a broken hand before heading over to the hospital to get an X-ray, etc... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #3 January 15, 2007 Yes. I wash my hands frequently, cough into a hankie, and take pills of whatever sort will make the day a little easier. When my son is sick, though, I let him stay home from school and rest. Even if he's not ALL that sick. Depends on how necessary it is for you to be there. Don't screw your co-workers over by staying home. But if your being there isn't all that important, then by all means stay home and keep your coworkers safe from the crud you're coughing up. Just my $.02-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSkiesKel 0 #4 January 15, 2007 QuoteTechnically in order for me to stay home sick I have to somehow go to the "hospital" and prove that I'm actually sick. I know isnt that such crap.. you're too sick to actually go into work and ya really just need to stay in bed.. but to do that you have to drag your ass outta bed at the butt crack of dawn to make the early sick call hrs.. to just be given a damn chit that says you can have the day off.. but first you have to drop the chit off to your boss.. then by the time this is all over.. most likely 10 or 11am.. then you can go home and have the day to rest... what crap!! (thats what happened to me last time i went to sick call) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #5 January 15, 2007 Quoteyou're sick? I'm very sick. Just a head cold and a fever, but I'm just feeling miserable. I just started my job and we have an audit this week - my first. I feel like I have to be there tomorrow. No, when I'm that sick, I stay home. And I wish everyone in my office would do the same. If you're sick, don't come to work and spread it. You're in a confined space with shared "work surfaces". Nothing annoys me more than someone that comes to work sick and is standing at the photocopier caughing into their hand, wiping their nose and then punching buttons. 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #6 January 15, 2007 QuoteI know isnt that such crap.. you're too sick to actually go into work and ya really just need to stay in bed..Yeah... its a bit broken... fortunately the hospital is w/in crawling distance of my current residence... and doubly fortunate that I have very understanding bosses most of the time. The few times in the past few years I've not felt up to going into work (which has been maybe 2-3 times) my supervision has been placated by an email or a phone call...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSkiesKel 0 #7 January 15, 2007 Quote The few times in the past few years I've not felt up to going into work (which has been maybe 2-3 times) my supervision has been placated by an email or a phone call... lucky you... unfortunately if i miss work someone actually has to be called into cover my slot, so i an only miss with a chit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #8 January 15, 2007 I work in a urgent care so for me to call in sick I have to be pretty much dying....lolTPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #9 January 15, 2007 It seems like I get sick when we have something going on that I should be at work for. The first time I called off sick was when there was an audit (last year around Turkey Day), and the second time was when the new manager was starting (two or three weeks ago). Yea, I'm sure I made a good impression on him... At least I called though... I'd prefer to stay home and wallow in self pity... "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #10 January 15, 2007 QuoteI work in a urgent care so for me to call in sick I have to be pretty much dying....lol Yeah. It sucks arse when ya' gotta do somebody's call who called in sick. They'd better damn well be dying to call in sick. It's funny that way with folks working in the hospital....how many work excuses do you write for people who aren't as sick as you?-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #11 January 16, 2007 QuoteQuoteyou're sick? I'm very sick. Just a head cold and a fever, but I'm just feeling miserable. I just started my job and we have an audit this week - my first. I feel like I have to be there tomorrow. No, when I'm that sick, I stay home. And I wish everyone in my office would do the same. If you're sick, don't come to work and spread it. You're in a confined space with shared "work surfaces". Nothing annoys me more than someone that comes to work sick and is standing at the photocopier caughing into their hand, wiping their nose and then punching buttons. 'Shell I spent the bulk of the day in my office. So, I don't think I exposed anyone. I hope not! I took a can of Lysol with me too!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #12 January 16, 2007 QuoteQuote No, when I'm that sick, I stay home. And I wish everyone in my office would do the same. If you're sick, don't come to work and spread it. You're in a confined space with shared "work surfaces". Nothing annoys me more than someone that comes to work sick and is standing at the photocopier caughing into their hand, wiping their nose and then punching buttons. 'Shell I spent the bulk of the day in my office. So, I don't think I exposed anyone. I hope not! I took a can of Lysol with me too! At least you're more considerate than some people. Alas, I don't have an office (I work in a freakin' cubicle!!!!!!) so I don't have the luxury of ignoring people by closing my door. Then again, when we had offices, it didn't matter if your door was closed or not. People would just walk in. Hope you're feeling better! Drinks lots of water, get some sleep, this too shall pass. 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #13 January 16, 2007 I never miss work unless i'm on my death bed. Considering i'm alone in my office i don't have to worry about making anyone else sick. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #14 January 16, 2007 I havent had to use my sick days for being sick because I like to save them for a skydiving day. But if I was sick I would stay at home. Who knows maybe you will get there and they will see how sick you are and send you home to bed.Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
