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How can an employer discipline you for calling in sick?

 
Anonymous Coward
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07/05/2014 05:14 PM
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Multiple sick days in 3 months???

I wouldn't take a sick day in YEARS!

At 1 point I had 120 (max) sick days built up so I didn't accumulate any more because I was at the max.

I would fire your lazy sick ass & not lose a minute of sleep over it!
Anonymous Coward
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07/08/2014 11:29 AM
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Hey OP here.

My boss just canned my ass today, oh well it's my fault. But that fucker didn't tell me until I finished my shift.

I got enough savings to last me out 2 years easy but I should get another job by the end of the month but might have to relocate.

Free at last...
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07/08/2014 11:50 AM
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Hey OP here.

My boss just canned my ass today, oh well it's my fault. But that fucker didn't tell me until I finished my shift.

I got enough savings to last me out 2 years easy but I should get another job by the end of the month but might have to relocate.

Free at last...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 57827240


Congratulations. Now your are free to dig into your savings without any sort of positive income, in a bad job market, with a nice black mark on your work history.

Guess what. That sh*t follows you! You filled out your tax paperwork right? Guess what, most jobs do background checks, and will call your prior employer. What do you think your old boss will say about your work ethic? Do you think he'll give you stellar marks for saying it's so unfair you can't call in after drinking and wanting to spend time with your Girlfriend?

When your savings run out what will you do?
Anonymous Coward
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07/08/2014 01:12 PM
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Hey OP here.

My boss just canned my ass today, oh well it's my fault. But that fucker didn't tell me until I finished my shift.

I got enough savings to last me out 2 years easy but I should get another job by the end of the month but might have to relocate.

Free at last...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 57827240


Congratulations. Now your are free to dig into your savings without any sort of positive income, in a bad job market, with a nice black mark on your work history.

Guess what. That sh*t follows you! You filled out your tax paperwork right? Guess what, most jobs do background checks, and will call your prior employer. What do you think your old boss will say about your work ethic? Do you think he'll give you stellar marks for saying it's so unfair you can't call in after drinking and wanting to spend time with your Girlfriend?

When your savings run out what will you do?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23764026


My savings would last Mr two years at 60K a year. But I will have a new job in a few weeks because I have many industry contacts who have wanted me to join them. Gonna put in a few calls, then go on vacation for two weeks.
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07/08/2014 01:15 PM
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I haven't missed a day of work in over 4 years. WTF is wrong with you?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23761243


Just a little hung over and I kinda wanna spend sometime with my GF today.
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Your boss should fire you and hire an illegal immigrant.
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07/08/2014 01:17 PM
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I haven't missed a day of work in over 4 years. WTF is wrong with you?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23761243


Just a little hung over and I kinda wanna spend sometime with my GF today.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56915184


Your boss should fire you and hire an illegal immigrant.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41239039


He did this morning. Feels good.
Anonymous Coward
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07/08/2014 01:22 PM
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Re: How can an employer discipline you for calling in sick?
Hey OP here.

My boss just canned my ass today, oh well it's my fault. But that fucker didn't tell me until I finished my shift.

I got enough savings to last me out 2 years easy but I should get another job by the end of the month but might have to relocate.

Free at last...
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 57827240


Congratulations. Now your are free to dig into your savings without any sort of positive income, in a bad job market, with a nice black mark on your work history.

Guess what. That sh*t follows you! You filled out your tax paperwork right? Guess what, most jobs do background checks, and will call your prior employer. What do you think your old boss will say about your work ethic? Do you think he'll give you stellar marks for saying it's so unfair you can't call in after drinking and wanting to spend time with your Girlfriend?

When your savings run out what will you do?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23764026


My savings would last Mr two years at 60K a year. But I will have a new job in a few weeks because I have many industry contacts who have wanted me to join them. Gonna put in a few calls, then go on vacation for two weeks.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 58837373


Well, I'm glad you landing on your feet. If I were you though, I would be a little more cautious about what positions you take, and how you leave them. It's never wise to burn a bridge.
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07/08/2014 01:33 PM
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Re: How can an employer discipline you for calling in sick?
I haven't missed a day of work in over 4 years. WTF is wrong with you?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23761243


Just a little hung over and I kinda wanna spend sometime with my GF today.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56915184


Your boss should fire you and hire an illegal immigrant.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41239039


He did this morning. Feels good.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 58837373


Now your girlfriend is going to leave you. And you'll become an alcoholic.
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07/08/2014 01:45 PM
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Just a little hung over and I kinda wanna spend sometime with my GF today.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56915184


Your boss should fire you and hire an illegal immigrant.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41239039


He did this morning. Feels good.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 58837373


Now your girlfriend is going to leave you. And you'll become an alcoholic.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41239039


Lol no. I don't drink that much. My GF can leave and take her bipolar type tendencies with her when ever she wants.
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07/08/2014 02:10 PM
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Re: How can an employer discipline you for calling in sick?
I haven't missed a day of work in over 4 years. WTF is wrong with you?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23761243


Just a little hung over and I kinda wanna spend sometime with my GF today.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56915184


Your boss should fire you and hire an illegal immigrant.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41239039


He did this morning. Feels good.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 58837373


I'll tell you like I'm telling everyone else. You don't want to be out of a job right now. Even if you are flipping burgers or wiping down invalids. If you have a job, you need to do everything you can to hold on to it.
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07/08/2014 02:14 PM
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Re: How can an employer discipline you for calling in sick?
I was scheduled to work this morning, but left a message on my boss's voicemail explaining that I am not feeling well and will not be into work.

I just got a call back telling me that if I do not show up I will receive a write-up, due to the fact that I've already called out several times over the past 3 months.

My question is, how can they do this legally? If you are sick you do not have to go to work, and how are they going to prove that you are not actually sick?

Is my boss just bluffing?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56915184


Stop missing days then!

Just because you have the ability to call in sick, doesn't make it a god given right. Why should they reward you, or even keep you if you are unreliable.

You choose not to go into work... now reap the consequences.

Why don't you get a job working for the gov't if you want to call in sick once a week and get away with it.
:smokin1:
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07/08/2014 02:18 PM
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Re: How can an employer discipline you for calling in sick?
I haven't missed a day of work in over 4 years. WTF is wrong with you?
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 23761243


Just a little hung over and I kinda wanna spend sometime with my GF today.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56915184


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americans...
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07/08/2014 02:19 PM
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Just a little hung over and I kinda wanna spend sometime with my GF today.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56915184


Your boss should fire you and hire an illegal immigrant.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 41239039


He did this morning. Feels good.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 58837373


I'll tell you like I'm telling everyone else. You don't want to be out of a job right now. Even if you are flipping burgers or wiping down invalids. If you have a job, you need to do everything you can to hold on to it.
 Quoting: BioReaper


I got much needed skills, I will have a new job before the end of the end of the month. Gonna go on vacation first.
HardPoopsAreBest

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07/08/2014 02:33 PM
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Re: How can an employer discipline you for calling in sick?
oh, and I should add that I actually have a disability too, and still dont miss work. If i can do it, anyone can. I think you need to learn howto drag your butt into work even if your nose is runny, or you have a hangover.
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You're back, huh? Not sure how I missed that.
Anonymous Coward
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07/18/2014 11:26 AM
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Re: How can an employer discipline you for calling in sick?
I thought I was done with this thread but there is something more I want to add, and this comes from years of personal experience on both sides of the fence; as an employer and an employee. The more you call in, the more you risk them figuring out that they really don't need you as much as they thought when they hired you to begin with.
KIT
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07/18/2014 11:29 AM
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Cant you just do your Boss a favor and quit your job. Your a fucking rum piece of shit. FUCK OFF TWAT!
KIT
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07/18/2014 11:41 AM
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Re: How can an employer discipline you for calling in sick?
No doctors note because I was not really sick, just had other things I wanted to do and I get full pay either way..
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56915184


kitty Perhaps you would like to explain to us why your boss should keep you on.
 Quoting: Judethz


Because he needs me. I am not bothered if he fires me, I would walk straight into another job because I have many contacts in my industry. But I don't need the hassle right now, I have enough to deal with at home. My GF has hyperthyroidism.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 56915184


I hope you get shot in the head with a nail gun. Just sayin.





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