January 19
10 things not to do at work
Here is a fairly obvious list of things not to do at work.
I must admit I have always been tempted to pull a number 4….
4. Calling in sick when you are perfectly healthy …
If you wake up and just cannot face the idea of going in to work, there’s no reason (unless this happens every day) you shouldn’t give yourself a vacation, personal or mental health day. Nevertheless, calling in sick is not only irresponsible and insensitive to the co-workers who have to cover for you, it could also be grounds for firing if you’re caught.
(Thinking back to every job I have ever had I estimate that at least %20 of my co-workers took a fake sick day.)
As far as #5 - I don’t know about you but most bosses I have had in the past would rather I come in armless and with bronchitis than miss one day of work.
5. … Or showing up when you aren’t
The admiration your co-workers show you for coming in to work despite having the flu will be short-lived: It won’t take long for those around you to tire of hearing hacking, sniffling and coughing coming from your desk, nor will they appreciate being exposed to your germs.
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January 21st, 2008 at 8:53 pm
People who do #5 should be locked in a broom closet all day.
January 22nd, 2008 at 10:13 am
hehe Jan. They should designate a special cubicle down the hall and around the corner for the “sickies”.