I had 28 days off sick last year, most of these were one off days. At the time I was not getting on with my line manager and rather than dealing with it I found it easier to take the time off.
215535
just start looking for another job and find one
637743
I haven't had a sick day in 6 years.... I might try your excuse though... I'm due a day in bed watching crap telly!
110206
well of course it always depends on the type of job you have but i use basically two criteria - how effective i'd really be if i went to work (being so sick that i knew i couldn't concentrate or work seems like there's no point in going) and secondly whether or not the day of rest will make a real difference, like if it's winter and its the kind of cold that if i stay home i'll recover in a day but if i go to work it will definitely get worse and eventually will be so bad that i will need to take even more days off. A third criteria that I sometimes use is how contagious I am, there's no use in making other people sick as well.\n\nVomitting from a stomach virus, I would definitely stay home because it will go all day long and there's nothing you can do. Vomitting that will subside if I eat dry foods and drink tea, then I'd go. And if a fever is so bad that your body is hurting then you shouldn't go because it could be dangerous (you could pass out to say the least).\n\nWhen I have no choice and have to go to work anyway, then I go in to do the important things like check email and any other important projects, but I always let people know that I'm ill and dont attempt to start something new and will reschedule any important meetings or calls where if I'm feeling ill it may reflect badly on myself, my work or my company.\n\nThen the best thing to do is drink LOTS of tea (green or non caffeinated herbal/fruit tea) eat lightly, and take lots of asprin or ibprofin for the pain. And I go home as soon as possible :)
466801
That's great, man! Just wondering what do you charge your time to for nonbusy days like today? Yesterday for me was pretty much a 'training' day.
433222
dude if your having problems just change your schedule. maybe it help in the long run.
41782
When you grow up, you will understand that time is money.  It may seem unfair to only have 2 days off out of 7, but that's just the way things are.  There are people in the world who work or go to school 6 or 7 days a week, and get a day off only once in a great while.\nEnjoy being a kid as long as you can.
280437
I COULD SIT HERE AND ASK YOU WHY THERE ARE 7 DAYS IN A WEEK, WHY 24 HOURS IN A DAY, WHY WE DON'T WORK 2 OR 3 DAYS AND HAVE 4 OR 5 DAYS OFF. TELL YOU THE TRUTH I COULDN'T BEGIN TO TELL YOU WHY WE DO THE THINGS WE DO.
677094
I actually used to like the new job I have.  The pay sucks and no benefits but the work was pleasant enough and the coworkers nice.  HOwever I have a manager from Hell and everyone hates her and alot of them are quitting.   I dread the days I have to work with her as it only takes a few minutes for her to make me look stupid.  I am relatively new and always ask  before I take on a project that I am usure of and it seems to tick her off.  So I know what you mean.   Before I used to work for a discount department store and I hated working every weekend.
467969
Well if your current job has nothing to do with what you are schooling for that could be the problem. Since reasoning sounds like it won't work, you could try to get someone else to cover those days for you, however they could just deny you as well. They should know that they could be in trouble if they fire you for taking a sick day, I mean can they prove everyone else who has ever used a sick day was really sick? ( that is something to toss at them). Another thing that comes to mind is that this may be one of your life cross roads - WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO and what do you want to do in your life? If it is important to you and your life path for now you need to make it happen. I know a girl who had the same situation. She actually faked a back injury, went to the Dr. and got a note that covered her for time she needed to be off. She did not want to do that, but they forced her in a corner. Consider where you work --- will someone die if you don't show up? And remember when it comes down to it they are going to pick the company so the only one who can choose you is you. GOOD-LUCK!
336900
Yes, he was a real jerk one day. I called in sick the next morning, knowing full well he had a big day and needed me. Not a nice thing to do I know
16629
In general if you are sent home for being sick, then you get paid for the part of the shift you worked, and get sick time for the part of the shift you did not work. If you job does not come with sick leave, then you would not get paid for the time off work.\n\nI tried to look in your state's law, but I did not find that it even mentions sick leave at all. Anything not found in the law, is left up to each employer's decision.
419715
last week had a bad sinus & lung infection -had to go to the doc & get some meds to clear it up-was pure hell-hope you are not getting sick [angel]\n\nhappy day\nold geezer
361262
Hate to burst your bubble but it's miserable! I end up with pneumonia every winter and last year I don't even remember 4 out of the 10 days I was stuck in bed. You get bored, sore from laying around and stiff from not using your muscles. I was so weak it took all I had just to get out of bed to go to the bathroom.
611513
I am chronically ill.  Lately I found that my doctor has been mal-treating me for the last four years.  I am a peaceful person, but this has had me furious.  I have thought how much fun it would be to break him in half.  So, in this case it is good that I've not gotten out much.
357494
Have you considered taking a leave of absence? It should be covered/ paid by your employer as long as you have a letter from you psychiatrist. Also a nice walk helps me when stressed or a hot bath. Take time to pamper yourself. I believe FMLA is what that paid leave of absence is called and employers are required to obey it by law. Hope I helped.
246493
I would email you but the postman in our area is on sick leave these days. And he had got a high fever too. As soon as he reports to work I'll email you. Until then take good care of yourself :)
633460
You need to check what her company policy is.  Does she have PTO and Sick Days, or are they all rolled up in one?  If they are indeed two different days you will have to contact corporate.  If they will not do anything about it, write your local congressmen, and your attorney general for your state.  Then send a copy of both letters to the corporate offices and let them know that you are serious about this.