https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 19:47:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461344 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 04:13:36 +0000 lomom 461344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to get sick after we'd come back from visiting DH's family across the country. I guess a combination of jet-lag, different weather, etc. But I'd always go in with my box of Kleenex.</p> <p>It's gotten much better now that our time off is much longer. We used to go over the course of 4-5 days, now it's that we spend 4-5 days there but have a day or 2 to recover once we get back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461291 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:25:08 +0000 Pink Champagne 461291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had jobs too where if you called off "sick" the day before or after the holiday, you didn't get paid for the holiday. I thought that was a fair policy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461256 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:07:05 +0000 T.H.O.U. 461256@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow I guess people do this a lot but I don't see much of it. I do know people that request and extra day off after their vacation but its planned ahead so nbd </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461232 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:13:13 +0000 rachiecakes 461232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nah, unless I know they're lying to me - if you're truly sick, I do not want you coming in &amp; spreading your germs. Especially not before a 4 day weekend ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461220 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:57:06 +0000 sera_87 461220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our employment law is set up so that if you don't show up for your shift before &amp; after a holiday you don't get paid for that holiday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461181 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:23:54 +0000 eeh 461181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband's friend stopped by today and mentioned his wife (whom we can't stand) starting her lie today by calling him in front of coworkers and asking him to get meds because she was coming down with the flu. Her plan is to call in tomorrow to add to her vacation which is Sunday-Sunday. I can't stand the girl so I have half a mind to call her job and tell them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461173 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:20:07 +0000 PurplePumps 461173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree, I'm not a manager either, but whenever someone does that, I automatically think they just want another vacation day or want to sleep in and recover from the vacation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461168 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:18:09 +0000 doodlepoodle 461168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a manager, but it DOES drive me nuts because it leaves everyone else in a pinch. </p> <p>That being said, I had all next week requested off (I requested it last May!) and tested positive for the flu on Wednesday and was told by my dr that I can't go to work for 10 days, soooo I was "that guy" BUT I'm actually sick ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461163 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:15:36 +0000 sunny 461163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate when people show up to work sick so I'm all for erring on the side of assuming they really are sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461107 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:33:48 +0000 yin 461107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: That makes so much sense! More businesses should adopt that policy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461090 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:23:41 +0000 autumnlove 461090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaisyMay: I like that!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461073 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:10:16 +0000 Mrs. Bee 461073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hell yes. i prefer not to have holidays -- i love working! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461057 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:01:29 +0000 MaisyMay 461057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom's company requires a doctor's note if you are gone your first or last day before/after days off. This has dramatically cut down on the number of call-ins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461033 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:47:52 +0000 .twist. 461033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a manager, however, even if I DO feel sick right before or after a holiday, I still go to work because I don't want people thinking that I am trying to extend my holidays. Which really ends up sucking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461017 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:35:17 +0000 littlek 461017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! It seems like they are just extending their vacation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-461011 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:30:18 +0000 mediagirl 461011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah. I figure they are doing it to extend their vacation if they don't show signs of being sick when they get back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/managersare-you-annoyed-when-people-call-in-sick-beforeafter-vacations#post-460956 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:56:38 +0000 autumnlove 460956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This bothers me so much!!! It always makes things stressful for people who do show up for work! </p>