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Decades ago, I caught a flu and called in sick – on a Thursday. We were allowed three consecutive days off, but then had to have some doctor’s report to explain a serious illness that would keep us out longer. I called in sick again Friday. I could have returned to work and possibly infected others or just felt miserable all day, or relapse with another fever, but decided to rest and really recover. On Monday, when I returned to work looking healthy and in good spirits, I was all but accused of “milking the system.” One was rewarded for not using sick days. Nowadays, if you sneeze, you’re told to go home and stay until you’re all better.
There’s an AM station nearby whose format is continuous comedy. Today’s toon situation reminds me of a Bob Newhart bit which could include, “And enough embezzled away from petty cash”
C over 2 years ago
sick!
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
Awh, I only have enough for an off-season week in Nome, Alaska!
Ubintold over 2 years ago
Money too?
Alberta Oil over 2 years ago
The do say ocean breezes are good for the soul.
drycurt over 2 years ago
Decades ago, I caught a flu and called in sick – on a Thursday. We were allowed three consecutive days off, but then had to have some doctor’s report to explain a serious illness that would keep us out longer. I called in sick again Friday. I could have returned to work and possibly infected others or just felt miserable all day, or relapse with another fever, but decided to rest and really recover. On Monday, when I returned to work looking healthy and in good spirits, I was all but accused of “milking the system.” One was rewarded for not using sick days. Nowadays, if you sneeze, you’re told to go home and stay until you’re all better.
ekke over 2 years ago
In most corporations, using all your sick time will certainly get you identified!
syzygy47 over 2 years ago
There’s an AM station nearby whose format is continuous comedy. Today’s toon situation reminds me of a Bob Newhart bit which could include, “And enough embezzled away from petty cash”