i haven't been very well this year and i've used up almost all my sick days. i think i can only take one more until after next april. i know as winter aproaches that i'll be sick again, everyone is at this time of year. i never take days off just for a bad cold, unlike some. i know that one more day and i'll face some kind of disciplinary action. but should i really face that and have it go on a record for a potential new employers reference or hand in my notice where they are not allowed to say anything bad about me?
2007-09-23 13:13:42 · 8 answers · asked by hmmm........ 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
look...youre a pockle.....theirs always gonna be somthing wrong with u ...get over it...keep yr job.......
2007-09-23 13:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by lancashiretasty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your place of employment has an Employee Relations function, you might want to consider with talking the matter through with them to understand all of the implications of you sick leave record. Also, if you have an Employee Assistance Program of any sort, you can get some confidential counseling. I'd also try to get a handle on my health issues. Are you getting enough sleep, proper nourishment, washing your hands frequently, etc. as measures to keep yourself healty.
If this is just an issue that surfaced this year, and if you are actively taking care of yourself to try to stay healthy - I wouldn't give up my job unless there was very strong indication that a bad reference is close at hand.
All in all, the thing you don't want is to have your current employer say to a potential employer is "not eligible for rehire".
Luke's right, they generally mind their P's & Q's when asked for references, but there are companies that indicate "not eligible for rehire" and figure the potential employer is duely warned even without the accompanying details.
2007-09-23 20:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is you employer familiar with your health conditions. As long as you were seeking medical attention then you should not be punished for missing work. Apparently you are a full time employee with he company that you are working for and they have to offer some type of unpaid time off if you are under a doctors care. As far as taking off work for a severe cold there is nothing wrong with this becasue you are not exposiong all of your co workers to your illness. Think about yur options before you decide to resign from your job, You will need to be able to find another job and you will probably not have such an unserstanding employeer if you have to start missing work right off the bat due to your illness.
Best of Luck to you
2007-09-23 20:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by honeybeeinwv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends a lot on how long you have been with your employer. If you have several years of service then You are far better staying where you are as long as you are good at your job.
If you have only been in the job for a short time then it is harder to advise. Remember a lot of companies have a disciplinary procedure in place simply to deter absenteeism. It is seldom used for cases where the illness is 100% genuine. At worst you may lose pay but you are unlikely to lose your job.
2007-09-23 22:57:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd wait for the disciplinary. Most places run a verbal, written, time off without pay then termination. Usually an employer will only give time of employment, position and job duties to anyone calling for a reference. Too many ex employers have been sued for giving too much info so they pretty much watch their p&q's.
2007-09-23 20:24:21 · answer #5 · answered by Luke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't fire you just for being sick (but see later)
They have to prove that you are faking it .... so if you are DON'T tell any one (your workmates will gossip and eventually some-one will say some-thing in front of the management) !!
IF you are SO sick that you can't perform your job, and there is no realistic chance of you getting better (for example, you operate machinery and have lost a hand) they can "re-evaluate" you and demote you to an easier job ..
If they decide you are unable to perform ANY job (for example you are paralysed from the neck down) they can make you Redundant .... to reach this stage they have to get Doctors & approptrariate Specialist reports etc.
2007-09-24 02:44:28 · answer #6 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe me if you were self employed you would never go of sick because if you don't work you don't eat, are you happy in your job? or is the job making you have days off sick?
Ken
2007-09-25 08:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jump....before you are pushed.
2007-09-23 20:34:50 · answer #8 · answered by b97st 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋