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On Monday I got very ill with food poisoning. I got so sick and so dehydrated I had to get IV fluids yesterday at the hospital. I'm out sick from work again today and I got a very icy email from my manager. I get the feeling I may get canned or I could just be paranoid. I haven't been there long - since early October.
I don't want to go into all the specifics about the email but I provided a medical note the first day I was out and then last night she demanded a note for the remaining days I have been sick. I was also emailed a note about "company policy" when calling out sick. I found the email to be very cold and uncaring. I'm definitely not in a position to be at work the last few days unless they want an employee puking all over the floor.
This left me with a very bad feeling about the company. How do I handle this when I return?
I guess I'm new since I have only been there since October 1st.
How much time have you been out since Oct? Did you follow the company protocol when calling in? It seems odd that the facts, as you presented them, would result in termination - or even the manager's response. I suspect there is more to the story.
How much time have you been out since Oct? Did you follow the company protocol when calling in? It seems odd that the facts, as you presented them, would result in termination - or even the manager's response. I suspect there is more to the story.
Yes I was out as I had a prior planned vacation - it was approved upon being hired. I also had a day out for my grandfathers funeral.
Does the company have a formal probation policy? Usually, there is a 90 or sometimes, even 180 or a full year probationary period which means that during this period, you better tiptoe and try not to do anything to jeopardize your job. Being out sick on Monday and then again on Wednesday does not look good, I am telling you this as a manager, and this is especially bad in a case when you don't have a track record with the company. Your best bet right now would be to schedule a meeting with the manager and say "Look, I am aware of the company policy and feel bad about taking two sick days in one week. I wish that I could avoid that. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to ensure that our team does not fall behind due to this absence. I am willing to stay later this and next week to make up the missed hours/work."
I guess I'm new since I have only been there since October 1st.
And my other question? Most places have rules about how much you can call in, especially during your first few months and if you are sick, it is what it is. Might not be fair but others abusing it are what caused it to become a rule.
Does the company have a formal probation policy? Usually, there is a 90 or sometimes, even 180 or a full year probationary period which means that during this period, you better tiptoe and try not to do anything to jeopardize your job. Being out sick on Monday and then again on Wednesday does not look good, I am telling you this as a manager, and this is especially bad in a case when you don't have a track record with the company. Your best bet right now would be to schedule a meeting with the manager and say "Look, I am aware of the company policy and feel bad about taking two sick days in one week. I wish that I could avoid that. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to ensure that our team does not fall behind due to this absence. I am willing to stay later this and next week to make up the missed hours/work."
It is 90 days. I'm not going to apologize for getting sick as its not within my control. I'm a human being, not a robot.
And my other question? Most places have rules about how much you can call in, especially during your first few months and if you are sick, it is what it is. Might not be fair but others abusing it are what caused it to become a rule.
I was not told of any rules about being sick. I have pretty legit illness and medical paperwork to back it up.
I was a supervisor for many years before retiring. I always expected new employees to get sick because the stress of any new job can affect one's immunity. But not all supervisors are like that.
Have you made a point of working overtime (without pay) to make up some of your missed time? Even if your workload doesnt require that, it shows your boss that you care about your job.
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