Calling into work sick.

[Alexis]

I have been at my current job for just over four years. In that time I haven't ever called in sick except for when I was hospitalized with diabetes. I was in hospital for a week and then off for another week or so but then I went right back to work.
I have went to work when I probably shouldn't have, with colds and flu where I would be almost high on painkillers.

Before I went on holiday last week I had a bit of a cold, I went away and was fine for three days then started feeling rough but still continued doing what everyone else was doing as I didn't want to complain or be that person. Two days before I came home I got a cold sore, a bad one and had bad cold like symptoms.
Right now I feel awful, I look awful and have had awful anxiety about having to phone in sick.
I was dreading having to speak to my manager, it had me feeling like I wasn't being honest when I know I couldn't have worked. Thankfully a supervisor I get on with answered and was fine about it and whished me to get well soon and not to worry about it.

Does anyone else have that anxiety or weird guilt when doing something like that.

 

[Willie Oleson]

No. Personally I think there's no point in going to work, only to go back home after 20 minutes because it's just not doable.
If they don't believe me then they're free to check up on me (of course there's a big chance I'd be in bed and there would be no-one else to answer the door).

 

[Kevmac]

Yes, Alexis.... I've been there myself a few times in the past.... You've done the right thing by staying off work at present, as you're clearly run-down... hence the cold-sore.... You need to rest and re-charge.

It's totally understandable that you're feeling anxious about being off work as sickness levels are such a big issue with employers nowadays... all these "return-to-work" interviews and "absence triggers" seem to be common place......

Please try not to worry, Alexis and concentrate on getting yourself well again. The fact that you're concerned about being absent from your job only goes to show that you're clearly a considerate and conscientious employee.

Get Well Soon...

 

[Kevmac]

(of course there's a big chance I'd be in bed and there would be no-one else to answer the door).

... but you'd be in bed alone.... right ? Otherwise, whoever else was there could answer the door...?

 

[Alexis]

It's the old Catholic guilt I think. Conditioned to feel bad, even about feeling bad. lol

 

[Kevmac]

Well... just say 5 Hail-Marys and throw yourself into the Shannon and it'll be fine....

 

[Alexis]

Well... just say 5 Hail-Marys and throw yourself into the Shannon and it'll be fine....

Lol... The Lagan is closer...

 

[Kevmac]

Then the Lagan it is, Sir....... pop on some thermals....

 

[Willie Oleson]

The fact that you're concerned about being absent from your job only goes to show that you're clearly a considerate and conscientious employee.

I agree. If I were a boss I would definitely hire Alexis.

... but you'd be in bed alone.... right ?

Such a wicked mind...

 

[Kevmac]

I agree. If I were a boss I would definitely hire Alexis.

I agree...

Such a wicked mind...

Not at all....?? ....

 

[KayLloyd]

I have been at my current job for just over four years. In that time I haven't ever called in sick except for when I was hospitalized with diabetes. I was in hospital for a week and then off for another week or so but then I went right back to work.
I have went to work when I probably shouldn't have, with colds and flu where I would be almost high on painkillers.

Before I went on holiday last week I had a bit of a cold, I went away and was fine for three days then started feeling rough but still continued doing what everyone else was doing as I didn't want to complain or be that person. Two days before I came home I got a cold sore, a bad one and had bad cold like symptoms.
Right now I feel awful, I look awful and have had awful anxiety about having to phone in sick.
I was dreading having to speak to my manager, it had me feeling like I wasn't being honest when I know I couldn't have worked. Thankfully a supervisor I get on with answered and was fine about it and whished me to get well soon and not to worry about it.

Does anyone else have that anxiety or weird guilt when doing something like that.

Sorry to hear that you're under the weather, and hope that you feel better very soon. That said, on behalf of everyone who has ever been infected by thoughtless and irresponsible co-workers who should have stayed home, PLEASE USE YOUR SICK DAYS! You're not doing your manager or anyone else any favors by infecting the entire office. It affects productivity.

 

[Emelee]

I dread those calls!!! I feel like I'm faking it, even though I'm not.

In my profession, many people cheer out loud when I am home sick. Can you guess my profession? lol

 

[Kevmac]

In my profession, many people cheer out loud when I am home sick. Can you guess my profession?

Tax Inspector......?

Overweight Lap-Dancer...?

 

[Alexis]

I dread those calls!!! I feel like I'm faking it, even though I'm not.

In my profession, many people cheer out loud when I am home sick. Can you guess my profession? lol

 

[Emelee]

Tax Inspector......?

Overweight Lap-Dancer...?

Close!

Teacher.

 

[Kevmac]

Teacher.

Yes.... I remember you telling us, Emelee.... an admirable profession, indeed.

 

[hatayas]

I feel really bad when I have to call in sick. I know others will have to fill in for me and it's unpleasant.