Callin in Sick

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:21 pm

I called in sick today from work . Only second time in fifteen months..have a sore throat..headache and upset stomach..but you know what..i felt like a quilty child calling in..like i was up to no good....

:-3 how often do you call in sick on average and do you feel quilty when you do?:-2

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:25 pm

guppy;1286611 wrote: I called in sick today from work . Only second time in fifteen months..have a sore throat..headache and upset stomach..but you know what..i felt like a quilty child calling in..like i was up to no good....

:-3 how often do you call in sick on average and do you feel quilty when you do?:-2

Hi!

nice to see you back here!

I'm so sorry your not feeling well Guppy!

I always felt guilty as well and there's just no reason to.:-5

feel better.:-6

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:27 pm

guppy;1286611 wrote: I called in sick today from work . Only second time in fifteen months..have a sore throat..headache and upset stomach..but you know what..i felt like a quilty child calling in..like i was up to no good....

:-3 how often do you call in sick on average and do you feel quilty when you do?:-2 I've had to call in sick over the past four days. Tonight, I felt really bad because my friend Is on a sking holiday and I knew they would be short anyway.

During my time In Sales, I would drag myself in to work off my death bed because I was so worried about losing my target and bonus.

Even though I am not a sicky person, I feel Incredibly guilty doing It and the thought does occur to me, 'Do they believe me'?

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:30 pm

Odie;1286617 wrote: Hi!

nice to see you back here!

I'm so sorry your not feeling well Guppy!

I always felt guilty as well and there's just no reason to.:-5

feel better.:-6

thanks Odie..strep throat is going around at work...augh...

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:31 pm

oscar;1286620 wrote: I've had to call in sick over the past four days. Tonight, I felt really bad because my friend Is on a sking holiday and I knew they would be short anyway.

During my time In Sales, I would drag myself in to work off my death bed because I was so worried about losing my target and bonus.

Even though I am not a sicky person, I feel Incredibly guilty doing It and the thought does occur to me, 'Do they believe me'?

yep, i feel the same way..hope i havent left the crew short..caused extra work..and do they think i am lieing...

I hope you feel better soon:-6

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:33 pm

guppy;1286624 wrote: thanks Odie..strep throat is going around at work...augh...

OUCH OUCH AND MORE OUCH GUPPY!

strep throat is so painful!

did your doctor give you that freezing medicine to gargle with?

if not.....gargle often with very warm water and salt.

have a warm cup of tea and a cranberry muffin

Jazzy · Post by **Jazzy** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:33 pm

First, I hope you and Oscar both feel better soon. I wish there were more people like you who would call in sick and not come to work and make others ill. If anything, I would feel more guilty knowing I was sick and spreading my germs all over the office.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:34 pm

Hope you feel better soon, Guppy. But your workplace's loss is our gain. It's great to see you.

I think women have guilt programmed into their genes. That plus conditioning. If you went to work sick, you'd feel guilty about spreading the good cheer, if you stay at home you'll feel guilty about letting the side down.

As resident goddess, I hereby absolve you of all guilt, so relax and enjoy the cyber chicken soup attached to this post.

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guppy · Post by **guppy** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:39 pm

Odie;1286628 wrote: OUCH OUCH AND MORE OUCH GUPPY!

strep throat is so painful!

did your doctor give you that freezing medicine to gargle with?

if not.....gargle often with very warm water and salt.

have a warm cup of tea and a cranberry muffin

I didnt say i had it Aussie..was just thinking we have had so many out with it lately. I am lucky kinda..i usually just get a headache and stomachache more than the bad sore throat anyway..

and thank you for the advice....:-6

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:41 pm

AussiePam;1286631 wrote: Hope you feel better soon, Guppy. But your workplace's loss is our gain. It's great to see you.

I think women have guilt programmed into their genes. That plus conditioning. If you went to work sick, you'd feel guilty about spreading the good cheer, if you stay at home you'll feel guilty about letting the side down.

As resident goddess, I hereby absolve you of all guilt, so relax and enjoy the cyber chicken soup attached to this post.

yum yum...thanks aussie..so glad to see you too:-6

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:43 pm

Jazzy;1286629 wrote: First, I hope you and Oscar both feel better soon. I wish there were more people like you who would call in sick and not come to work and make others ill. If anything, I would feel more guilty knowing I was sick and spreading my germs all over the office.

well get this ..i am a nurse on a medical floor..we are told to call in when sick..but...it is kinda stressed..if you arent dead..you better show up...:-5

Its ironic that me and the nurses i work with show up sicker than some of the patients we are taking care of..:rolleyes:

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:56 pm

I never call in sick. Got a business to run.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 4:03 pm

guppy;1286647 wrote: well get this ..i am a nurse on a medical floor..we are told to call in when sick..but...it is kinda stressed..if you arent dead..you better show up...:-5

Its ironic that me and the nurses i work with show up sicker than some of the patients we are taking care of..:rolleyes:

sounds the same as my career as a Receptionist/Admin, its okay to phone in, but make it back snappy because there is no one to do your job!:rolleyes:

Well Mrs. Hitler if you had of trained yourself and become a team leader, you could have.

Guppy, stay off as long as you need to, you come first.

guppy · Post by **guppy** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:03 pm

Odie;1286720 wrote: sounds the same as my career as a Receptionist/Admin, its okay to phone in, but make it back snappy because there is no one to do your job!:rolleyes:

Well Mrs. Hitler if you had of trained yourself and become a team leader, you could have.

Guppy, stay off as long as you need to, you come first.

thanks...i will...

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 5:32 pm

guppy;1286647 wrote: well get this ..i am a nurse on a medical floor..we are told to call in when sick..but...it is kinda stressed..if you arent dead..you better show up...:-5

Its ironic that me and the nurses i work with show up sicker than some of the patients we are taking care of..:rolleyes:

Well that is so brilliant! You are expected to turn in for work even if you've got spreadable germs? Priceless..................... spread it around already hospitalized patients...........................I suppose it would help cut down the lack of available beds, though. Also it would improve business for the funeral directors in the area.

It's a wonder they don't get their bullwhips down to administer to any ailing staff ! :rolleyes: :-5

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:09 pm

G#Gill;1286746 wrote: Well that is so brilliant! You are expected to turn in for work even if you've got spreadable germs? Priceless..................... spread it around already hospitalized patients...........................I suppose it would help cut down the lack of available beds, though. Also it would improve business for the funeral directors in the area.

It's a wonder they don't get their bullwhips down to administer to any ailing staff ! :rolleyes: :-5

everyone is expected to show up for work, ill or not.

yet they tell you, you should have stayed at home.:-5:rolleyes::rolleyes:

and then there are ones who call in sick on a regular basis and that's okay.:sneaky::mad:

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:14 pm

It's the ones who call in sick on Monday mornings that are a bit 'iffy', you can bet that 8 out of 10 of those are just getting over a hangover after their weekend activities ! :rolleyes: :-5

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jan 29, 2010 6:21 pm

G#Gill;1286767 wrote: It's the ones who call in sick on Monday mornings that are a bit 'iffy', you can bet that 8 out of 10 of those are just getting over a hangover after their weekend activities ! :rolleyes: :-5

Mondays and Fridays have always been iffy, for some, not all.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:55 am

guppy;1286626 wrote: yep, i feel the same way..hope i havent left the crew short..caused extra work..and do they think i am lieing...

I hope you feel better soon:-6

Thanks Guppy and good to see you back.

Apparently, last night, one of the drivers flew out to Sweden, so they were doubly short and I felt sooooooooooooo bad !!!. Late last night, my friend who owns the shop rang me to ask how I was and then added that If I could drag myself In tonight, he'd really appreciate It as last night was one of the busiest nights they had ever had which just made me feel worse.

My husband told me to not put any make-up on so he could see how really ill I did look but that may frighten small children in the shop.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 3:59 am

G#Gill;1286767 wrote: It's the ones who call in sick on Monday mornings that are a bit 'iffy', you can bet that 8 out of 10 of those are just getting over a hangover after their weekend activities ! :rolleyes: :-5
One company I worked for for 12 years employed a huge amount of teenagers to do tele-sales in the evenings and weekends. Out of the blue, the company changed the pay day from a friday to a monday.... Hilarious !!!! For the reasons that you gave Gill. I remember when I used to Interview them for the job and then tell them pay day was a Monday and they would have to work three weeks in advance. :yh_rotfl

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:23 pm

oscar;1286816 wrote: One company I worked for for 12 years employed a huge amount of teenagers to do tele-sales in the evenings and weekends. Out of the blue, the company changed the pay day from a friday to a monday.... Hilarious !!!! For the reasons that you gave Gill. I remember when I used to Interview them for the job and then tell them pay day was a Monday and they would have to work three weeks in advance. :yh_rotfl

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:sneaky:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Jan 30, 2010 4:45 pm

how are you feeling today Guppy?

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:17 pm

Odie;1286770 wrote: Mondays and Fridays have always been iffy, for some, not all.

exactly why I am here at work today, I am on day 2 of a migrane but figured it would look kinda bad to call in sick today. Argh I wish I had stayed home....

I only call in sick if I am real sick. I tend to get sickness that doesn't spread, UTI's, Ecoli, Migranes ya fun stuff.

Saint_ · Post by **Saint_** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 3:24 pm

guppy;1286611 wrote: I called in sick today from work . Only second time in fifteen months..have a sore throat..headache and upset stomach..but you know what..i felt like a quilty child calling in..like i was up to no good....

:-3 how often do you call in sick on average and do you feel quilty when you do?:-2

Well, being sick and being a teacher is kind of a "Best of times, Worst of times" event. On the good side, you just call in, and a substitute teacher rushes right in and does your job for you! The down side is that you will definitely have to pick up the pieces the next day. Also, you only get 7 sick days a year, and the kids are a bacteriological battlefield. They constantly stick their hands in their mouths, and their hands have been all kinds of gross places, so they are sick all the time.

I had three kids walk right up to me this week and sneeze or cough in my face. When I ask, "Are you sick?" they laugh and say, "Oh, umm...yeah!" Well, thanks for sharing your illness with me. duh.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 3:27 pm

minks;1287470 wrote: exactly why I am here at work today, I am on day 2 of a migrane but figured it would look kinda bad to call in sick today. Argh I wish I had stayed home....

I only call in sick if I am real sick. I tend to get sickness that doesn't spread, UTI's, Ecoli, Migranes ya fun stuff.

awwwwwww Minks that's different!:-5

You should have stayed at home.:-4

Tan · Post by **Tan** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 6:56 pm

You're no good to anybody when youre sick! Best to stay home. Health is more important than money! Right guys?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 8:02 pm

Tan;1287521 wrote: You're no good to anybody when youre sick! Best to stay home. Health is more important than money! Right guys?

its true Tan, but I know how she feels, especially on Mondays, everyone in our office use to gossip like a bunch of babies, just becasue they had to work!:rolleyes:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 9:47 pm

I called in 2 days in a row. I felt like a criminal and a liar and just generally an over all deviant. If I get the business from them Ive got a doctors note I can wave in front of their smug faces. That should turn the tables. Whos smug now lil missy?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:37 pm

Nomad;1287559 wrote: I called in 2 days in a row. I felt like a criminal and a liar and just generally an over all deviant. If I get the business from them Ive got a doctors note I can wave in front of their smug faces. That should turn the tables. Whos smug now lil missy?

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

anyone can get a doctors note, you have no idea how I can fake a sore throat.

it looks better when you call in sick two days in a row.