I have been working for my company for 10 months. I really like it but last week I had to take the whole week off as I was very unwell. I went to the doc but he only said it was a stomach bug and should clear up within 4 days. By the 5th day I felt much better. I feel awful for having to take time off and now I am feeling paranoid about this time off. This is the 1st time I have been off sick. However in February my son was unwell and I had to take time off at short notice but used my holidays for that and last September my husband went into hospital and I had to take time off there which they kindly gave me a compasionate leave. Sorry for going on but what I am trying to ask is "is that too much time off from a company in 10 months and will they think bad of me or am I being paranoid"?
Thank you all I feel much better. You are all so right. My family and me comes first. Anyway I went back today and it was ok. Not much said, just asked if I felt better, which I thankfully do. Its great to just log on to MInti and peace of mind from you guys. You all keep healthy and safe. Thanks again
Has your work actually said anything to you, or is anyone being cold to you or acting in a way that indicates they don't approve? If not, then I think you're being paranoid. Well, not paranoid, just an over-developed sense of responsibility.
The fact that you have such a great work ethic will stand you in great stead in your job. But you don't need to beat yourself up when you have to have time off. That's what sick days are for after all! When you or the people you need to look after are genuinely ill, then you need to look after them. Any company that is worth working for will understand that.
I started at my new job in January and in the first week my daughter ended up in hospital for the night with temps over 40. She was fine the next day but I kept her home just in case, and it did go up again. The following week I had to take a day off because my little girl learnt how to open the security grill and fell out her window. Another hospital trip and although she was fine I felt better keeping her home. 2 weeks later I was making her some 2 minute noodles and as soon as I poured the boiling water over it I went into the lounge room to tell her they were cooking, she wasn't there. I heard this blood curdling scream and knew she had pulled it down on herself. We have 2 entries to the kitchen and I went out one way and she went through the other way. That required 2 days off work. What could they say? Each time I had medical certificates and even if I did have someone else to watch her, I'm her mother and I am the one who needed to care for her. I tell them wherever I'm working that my family comes first in every instance. They know that before they hire me. We had a bad month in January but that's not the norm for us. They are very understanding of families and most companies are because if they only hired those without family commitments they wouldn't have many people on staff. Also, those who run a family are generally more organised and know how to use their time more wisely, we as mums are good at these things
Hey there,I feel most companies that employ parents realize they will usually need time off to look after family members.I also know that being an employer previously,I would much rather an employee stay home if they were sick.1)They are usually not very productive in the work place if ill 2)They usually recover quicker with less chance of a relapse. So really I feel you have done the right thing in staying home and recovering.I would now just concentrate on doing your job to the best of your ability and show them what a valuable employee you are.Take care regards Merle
I know what you mean. I went thru a similar thing but you have to remember that you are an asset to that company so therfore they are gong to want you to be at your best which is healthy & alert. So don't feel bad at all. Your health & your families are the most important things in life. People can usually see thru someone whos is not genuine or honest but I think you are! going by how concerned you were of what the company would think. This is good that you are wanting to do the right thing. These things happen in life and there is nothing we can do about it. It was just coincidence that is all happened in a short time frame. Breannababy is right totally. The company would want you to recover and come back healthy. Remeber how bugs can go around the workplace and before you know it the whole place has it. You did the right thing! Life is full of unexpected turns but all we can do is the best we can do at the time. Other parents at your company would totally understand. Look after yourself. Regards Coolkat.
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