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I've been ill for the last week or so, still been working, feeling worse by the day. Had a phone consulation with my GP today who sent me off for urgent blood tests (kidney funtion, liver function, thyroid, blood counts etc) but I still felt guilty leaving early today. 😆
Glupton- was off all weekend- none of us got out the house till Sunday, and even then we were gubbed when we got back!
Not local- I feel your pain! But I suppose its to be expected when there's so much nonsense going on in that respect- I should be ok as is my first for over a year but some folk don't seem to bother/care and get away with all sorts of shit!
aphex_2k - Member
Here in Oz people phone in sick all the time and they don't think twice!
Didn't "chucking a sicky" originate from Aus?
Only time I ever went into work ill was recently when I'd gone away for work and was in a hotel. I just couldn't stand the hotel bed and room any more. Work was pretty grim though too.
I was off today with back ache, my manager is happy enough for us to call in sick via text.
No doubt upon my return it will be the usual song and dance of 'oh you were off I was so busy, I didn't understand why you had worked out some costings in that manner, I had to work late / no lunch etc' Same responses when I return after any holiday, even a day off.
She goes on holiday for 2 week as of Friday, I will manage to cope somehow.
Had Glandular fever early last year,was in work until I physically could not get out of bed(I have a very physical job which demands lots of ladder climbing,bending,kneeling etc).
Was back in after 4days rest,still ill and not really fit for work but would lose a considerable amount of bonus if off for over 4days due to companys policys.
It took about 3months before I felt back to normal.
When you ring the boss put a full Cadburys creme egg in your mouth, one intial biting crush then dial the last digit on the phone, you sound as rough as chuff. 😥
I've only had one day off sick so far in my 25 year career (and that would have been in my first year of working). Will be changing soon as I'm due to have cataract surgery, but it does feel a little guilty to be taking time off sick for that.
As expected my return to work today was met with about 50% of the comments on how busy she was in my absence.
p.s I enjoyed watching Dickinsons real deal while I was off 😀