calling in sick on your 4th day at a new job.... (employer, training)

[fortwashingtonkid]

This is what I have to do. I have a nasty case of the flu and fever. Coughing every 10 seconds. How bad does this look to my employer? I can't remember the last time I called in sick but this is just my 4th day. I would absolutely be putting everyone I work with at risk. I figure that, since I am training, it really doesn't hurt them that I miss today. What do ya think?

[ThisIsMe123]

Originally Posted by fortwashingtonkid

This is what I have to do. I have a nasty case of the flu and fever. Coughing every 10 seconds. How bad does this look to my employer? I can't remember the last time I called in sick but this is just my 4th day. I would absolutely be putting everyone I work with at risk. I figure that, since I am training, it really doesn't hurt them that I miss today. What do ya think?

If they're reasonable, they won't let you go for it. Is it possible to bring in a doctor's note?

[Tekkie]

Originally Posted by ThisIsMe123

If they're reasonable, they won't let you go for it. Is it possible to bring in a doctor's note?

I agree with this. Can you get a note?

[Kees]

Originally Posted by fortwashingtonkid

I figure that, since I am training, it really doesn't hurt them that I miss today. What do ya think?

It still looks bad... regardless of whether or not you are actually sick.

Your figuring is just your way of convincing yourself that it's ok.

[ThisIsMe123]

Originally Posted by Kees

It still looks bad... regardless of whether or not you are actually sick.

Your figuring is just your way of convincing yourself that it's ok.

I know. Isn't it horrible he decided to get sick on the fourth day of work?

[Kees]

Originally Posted by ThisIsMe123

I know. Isn't it horrible he decided to get sick on the fourth day of work?

??

Maybe they are reasonable and accept a doctor's note... I've also seen employers let people go for missing ANY time the first 90 days.

If I were the boss I'd be like "wow, this guy has been here 4 days and is already calling in sick?" As said, it looks bad. Is the employer supposed to care if he's sick?

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by Kees

It still looks bad... regardless of whether or not you are actually sick.

Your figuring is just your way of convincing yourself that it's ok.

Yes ... How dare the OP not time his/her sickness to better suit the employer ...

[jasper12]

Drag yourself in, sit there, look sick as a dog, until they send you home.

[timberline742]

I think I'd go in and be sent home before I called in.

[timberline742]

Beat me to it!