UrbanBaby

06.30.08, 15:11 PM General Topics
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I have been sick since Friday. Took today off from work, but worked from home all day. Don't have any more paid sick days this year, but really don't feel ready to go back tomorrow. This sucks. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.30.08, 03:11 PM Flag

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you've already used up paid sick leave? Are you alright? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:12 PM Flag

Yes. I only get three sick days a year. I had bronchitis in Janaury (2 days) and was out today with a a bug that caused cough/sore throat/nausea/fever. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:13 PM Flag

that's insane. Every job I've ever had, I got two weeks a year. I think that it is time to find new job. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:15 PM Flag

np: You're lucky. Most people I know only get 5-7 sick days a year. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:16 PM Flag

I have never gotten two weeks a year. The most I ever got was 5 days. Plus vacation and personal days, of course. This would be a very bad time to find a new job. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:16 PM Flag

what industry are you in? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:18 PM Flag

Finance. I work for an investment bank and am one of only a few banks that aren't actively downsizing right now. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:18 PM Flag

that does suck, now definitely wouldn't be the time for job searching. I really hope that you feel better! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:21 PM Flag

Two weeks a year of sick days? Where do you work? An infectious disease lab? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:18 PM Flag

no, and I've worked in a number of jobs. Both me and my dh get two weeks [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:19 PM Flag

I have never heard of such a generous policy. Even from people who have union jobs. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:20 PM Flag

I wonder if it is b/c I live in DC? Maybe we have more generous because the federal government employees accumulate 4 hour sick leave every 2 weeks, so the other businesses have to compete with that. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:28 PM Flag

I would hate that much sick time. Give it to me as PTO and let me just take my time. I don't get sick and hate forfeiting all that time at the end of each year. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:26 PM Flag

But if you ever got really sick or hurt, you would appreciate having the time. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:27 PM Flag

it really comes in handy if dc gets sick... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:29 PM Flag