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Throwing a sicky

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Lost
Sex God
I'm sure most of us at sometime or other have thrown a sicky to get the day off work on the sly. Whats the oddest reason you have had to do this? I was talking to a buddy just a few moments ago on the phone and I think he had a good reason in that he had to find his dog. The funny thing was his dog was in the back of an Argos truck at 8 this morning that had driven a mile down he road to his next delivery when discovered the dog was then taken to the police station.
I must admit I have been known to throw a sicky in the looooong distant past but for altogether(hic burp oh my gawwwwwwwd) different reasons innocent
Dirtygirly
Sex God
I've never taken a sicky on the sly either. Am way too honest for my own good. redface
Lonni
Sexlightened
One of my best friends threw a sicky to go and see a cup game.
I can't remember what the reason was, but it all came on top because we both stood behind the goal and the game was shown on TV! :cry:
And it goes without saying that his manager watched the highlights of the game that night.
L x
foxylady2209
Sex God
I don't believe in going into work if I'm obviously infectious. In many cases it's a really bad thing to do - schools, hospitals etc. But then what do I do if I am delivering a training course and no-one can cover? I generally drag myself in.
I reckon everyone should be able to have one 'duvet' day a year if they won't inconvenience their colleagues too much. Just knowing it's there can get you through a bad week at work.
Companies say the staff should show loyalty etc. OK. But any company will sack you at a moment's notice (paying you off if necessary) if they want to 'downsize' so where's the loyalty there?
westerross
Sex God
Quote by foxylady2209
I reckon everyone should be able to have one 'duvet' day a year if they won't inconvenience their colleagues too much. Just knowing it's there can get you through a bad week at work.

It's called annual leave or whatever innit?
Loyalty holds no currency in a contract, which is what most people's employment is. Taking a fictitious sick day breaks the contract in any event.
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foxylady2209
Sex God
Quote by westerross

I reckon everyone should be able to have one 'duvet' day a year if they won't inconvenience their colleagues too much. Just knowing it's there can get you through a bad week at work.

It's called annual leave or whatever innit?
Loyalty holds no currency in a contract, which is what most people's employment is. Taking a fictitious sick day breaks the contract in any event.
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I've never seen a contract in this job - apparently the acceptance letter I got before I started 17 years ago and subsequent letters amending my terms is the nearest I can get. THAT breaks the UK employment laws as they won't give me a summary document with it all on.
westerross
Sex God
Quote by foxylady2209

I reckon everyone should be able to have one 'duvet' day a year if they won't inconvenience their colleagues too much. Just knowing it's there can get you through a bad week at work.

It's called annual leave or whatever innit?
Loyalty holds no currency in a contract, which is what most people's employment is. Taking a fictitious sick day breaks the contract in any event.
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I've never seen a contract in this job - apparently the acceptance letter I got before I started 17 years ago and subsequent letters amending my terms is the nearest I can get. THAT breaks the UK employment laws as they won't give me a summary document with it all on.
That's partly why the law gives employees the rights they have. I think you've got more of a contract than you think.
It's amazing the number of people who find this out when it suits them after they've been taking sickies as 'compensation' for years.
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Miss_B_Having
Orgasminator
Been there, done that.
I've used various excuses from the cars been broken into, having a migraine, 24 hour sickness bug etc.
Unknown User
never done it
been tempted... but no
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anais
Sex God
I have.....sort of!
Was working 70/80 hrs per wk for months on end and it all caught up with me eventually! Was utterly exhausted and needed a break desperately. Although I had 7 wks leave a yr, plus bank holidays and xmas close down, never time to take it all. Was lucky if I squeezed three weeks leave in... so I didn't feel bad about it.
Lost
Sex God
I feel really quite guilt laden now :sad: as I've thrown loads of sicky's in the past.
However this guilt is transitory biggrin
anais
Sex God
Quote by Lost
I feel really quite guilt laden now :sad: as I've thrown loads of sicky's in the past.

And so you should :lol2: :lol2:
Echoes7
Sexlightened
Quote by anais
I have.....sort of!
Was working 70/80 hrs per wk for months on end and it all caught up with me eventually! Was utterly exhausted and needed a break desperately. Although I had 7 wks leave a yr, plus bank holidays and xmas close down, never time to take it all. Was lucky if I squeezed three weeks leave in... so I didn't feel bad about it.

Part Timer.
Echoes
anais
Sex God
Quote by Echoes7
I have.....sort of!
Was working 70/80 hrs per wk for months on end and it all caught up with me eventually! Was utterly exhausted and needed a break desperately. Although I had 7 wks leave a yr, plus bank holidays and xmas close down, never time to take it all. Was lucky if I squeezed three weeks leave in... so I didn't feel bad about it.

Part Timer.
Echoes
Cheeky Git, I'll give you part timer!!! :lol2: :lol2:
Peanut
Sex God
Quote by anais
I have.....sort of!
Was working 70/80 hrs per wk for months on end and it all caught up with me eventually! Was utterly exhausted and needed a break desperately. Although I had 7 wks leave a yr, plus bank holidays and xmas close down, never time to take it all. Was lucky if I squeezed three weeks leave in... so I didn't feel bad about it.

Part Timer.
Echoes
Cheeky Git, I'll give you part timer!!! :lol2: :lol2:
I'll match your part timer and raise you a dead beat :P
Sarah
Sex God
I've never pulled a sicky............
I am always too busy to do such a thing!
Tan____Kinky
Sex God
Only ever "pulled a sicky" once rang the boss said i cant work for a few weeks, he asked why not - i have broken my arms confused he laughed in my face and thought i was pulling a fast one until i turned up with sicknote the next day and 2 pots on funny thing was he begged me to still work how on earth could i cook with 2 broken arms though rolleyes when i couldnt even dress myself :shock: