https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1205658 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 00:21:59 +0000 Corduroy 1205658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My last job only allowed employees to call in sick when they themselves were sick. Coincidentally, employees always got sick on the days their kids got sick. It just doesn't work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1205244 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:59:14 +0000 yin 1205244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH only has 10 vacation days and no sick/pto. I stay at home so it's no big deal, but it would be nice if DH could take off without using vacation if I'm too sick to take care of the kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204844 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:53:51 +0000 bhbee 1204844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we also are basically expected to keep working, so don't have to use PTO. I just make up work I can't get done another day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204838 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:50:35 +0000 mediagirl 1204838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have sick time so I just use the bulk time that is PTO. I hate it. If we had sick time, I would totally call in sick if my kid was sick and just pretend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204833 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:49:22 +0000 yellowbird 1204833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Sick time is only allowed for yourself at my workplace which is annoying. It doesnt really matter though because I only get 5 sick days a year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204815 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:43:11 +0000 Lindsay05 1204815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We accumulate family leave time on top of sick and vacation time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204808 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:40:58 +0000 Mrsbells 1204808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>either one works </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204799 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:38:56 +0000 blackbird 1204799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sick time </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204791 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:37:18 +0000 cmomma17 1204791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, sick time can be used for sick kids, and for their appointments as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204765 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:27:04 +0000 kiddosc 1204765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We can use sick time. I use sick time for doctor's appointments too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204708 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:11:34 +0000 Bookish 1204708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pretty sure I have to use sick time first, and then vacation, but I definitely am allowed to use sick time for sick LO. It's also still FMLA time since it's been less than a year since she was born. DH just has 'PTO' as one lump, so it doesn't matter. I *can't* use sick time for a vacation event. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204703 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:10:18 +0000 ShootingStar 1204703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My current job just has "PTO", but my old job had "Sick/Personal" time that could be used for taking care of family members. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204699 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:07:23 +0000 KT326 1204699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can use sick time but most of the time I don't use anything. We have a pretty lax policy at our work. As long as my work gets done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204677 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:01:31 +0000 looch 1204677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a contractor, so I just don't book time. My husband uses sick days allocated to caring for family members...I think he is entitled to 6 -8 of them per year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204665 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:58:03 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1204665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My work doesn't parse out sick vs vacation. It's just all lumped together as PTO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204664 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:57:38 +0000 2PeasinaPod 1204664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't really have sick time at work...so we have to use vacation time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-lo-is-sick#post-1204659 Fri, 08 Nov 2013 12:56:42 +0000 autumnlove 1204659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you allowed to use your sick time at your work? Or do you need to use vacation time? </p>