What is a good excuse not to go to a Health Information Management Week luncheon.?
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OH!! Joni B. hold my hand! Such a frightful prospect, how can you bear this alone....????\n\nRegretably, I am probably too late with this answer and you had to suffer alone, I am very sorry. There were probably falsely bright and brittle-mannered people there with hunched shoulders....oh, I cannot go on....it is too much...you are stronger than I.........i admire you for coming through it unscathed.
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jab yourself in the eye with a pencil.. just kidding.. but seriously.. if u are sick then just say so.. and tell what is wrong with u.. of course this does not mean u get to eat nachos and watch porn all day.. that is my job.. just rest and take it easy and u will be better in a jiffy
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Don't mention sexual harassment, you'll scare future employers.  Make something up like the commute was too far, or  your childs schedule changed and you need somthing new, blah, blah, something sort of vague yet relatively positive.
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Never let them see you sweat.  I've lived and sworn by this rule for the last 15 years (including the interview to work at my job).  Get enough rest 7+ hours but not more than 9 or you'll look very sleepy tomorrow.  Eat breakfast, but not too many carbohydrates (like pancakes, stick to eggs, bacon, toast and milk).  Be yourself, that's who they are going to be working with.  Tell yourself you are qualified for this job.  You are very deserving of this job. And whatever you do, stop thinking about your financial situation. This will only make you feel desperate tomorrow.  Be confident, you will get this job.
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Bring some veggies to snack on (celery sticks are my fave - and lowest in calories) or even fruits (higher in calories & sugar but a more satisfying treat).  When a co-worker offers you something to eat, just say no thanks you're already snacking and then offer them some of the healthy stuff that you have.  If that doesn't work, talk about why you don't want the food, i.e., "no thanks, do you know how much fat is in that little bite?" or "Ewww... I don't eat that anymore" Your co-workers will get tired of feeling bad about what they are eating and will stop trying to push it on you.  Good Luck!
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Nobody deserves to go to work day in and day out and feel nervous and on the edge. It's pretty obvious that this women is solidifying her position by being indespensable..... that's why she leaves information out. Number one of course start looking for a new job. But more importantly, as you need this you need to protect yourself. Instead of concentrating onbeing nervous, turning it inward, turn it outward....... be angry. There are laws about such behavior and it falls into work place harassment. Any company hears these words and they start seeing huge problems. Yes, you can tape her..... but not phone conversations. You need to write down what was discussed in what meetings. If you company is big enough submit a written letter explaining your inabilty to do your job (citing your previous experience) to the human resources person. If your health plan covers it go see atherapist here and there..... it would help in the long run. But more easily done....... have a meeting with this women and someone high up and express your concerns in a professional manner. Usually such people as this women cannot justify their behavior in such a setting. More detail would be helpful. Remember, nobody deserves this.... so use the enrgy to be mad about it. Plus life has a way of working out. Good luck to you!
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dont go to work tommrow.\n\nthink anyone will thank you if you spread that around?\n\ntake a day off and go to bed with hot soup.
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Im not feeling well!!\n\nOr a day before ur escapade, walk around the office looking down and make 1 or 2 commnets on how u're not feeling well-- (headache, toothache, stomach problems)- the day after when ur not in people will assume u were already sick form a day before   ;-)
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Stick your finger down your throat and puke. \n\nYeah, real healthy. Is missing one day gonna help? Didn't think so...
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Forget going before work.\n\nGo after you get done at work, take your gym bag with you.\n\nIt helps avoid the rush hour traffic home.
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Get your Dr to give you a note for your boss that says you MUST get up and walk around every hour.  Then take a quick walk around your office space, and stretch as much as you can.  You can get an exercise thing for at your desk that simulates pedaling a bike, and that way you can keep your legs moving.  On your breaks, and lunches walk around your building if possible.\n\nStay away from those silly Ab belts, they are a scam.  \n\nWhile sitting at your desk, sit up straight, and hold your tummy in for a 5 count, let it out for 5, and hold it in for 5.  Do this as much as possible.  Also, clench your butt to the same count.
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Wow, and do they also say you can't eat meat on Friday's...\nNo, I don't think anyone can tell you what you can bring to work for you lunch/supper it's controlling and inappropriate. Shame on them.\n\nI'm sure if you contacted a Human Rights Office in you area they'll be able to help you further.
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I would let the nurses know that you don't want any visitors, and don't want anyone to know you are in the hospital. They should be able to make a note of it and not release the information to people on the phone.
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I agree with the other answer- tell them you already had plans for the evening. Thank them for the invite and tell them not to forget "details" at work the next day.
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Maybe you could read messages from family and friends to some of the patients. Also it might be fun to interview some of the staff. One tip for a boring guest is to get them off topic. Ask the accountant about the cafeteria food or ask the janitor what's new in the gift shop. If there's a pediatric department, bring in little kids and ask them to sing.
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It has been a long time since working out of an office, but, in Family Practice, its always good to post information about childhood diseases and vaccinations, as well as information for the older bunch.\n\nMake a trip to an associates office and make some notes.  Don't go overboard out of the starting blocks, cause the drug reps will have all kinds of posters and such, that always looks good in the exam rooms.
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List all your scripts; its a lot easier to explain the absence of something you are permitted to have than the presence of something you are not permitted to have.  Having the list on file will prevent awkward moments in future meetings.  IF you have to pee in a cup, and IF the tox screen even tests for your scripts, and IF the liquid stuff even screens it, and IF your PO even notices it didn't show up, you can always say "I guess I didn't take that medicine that week."  I wouldn't let it happen too often, though.