MAKAVELI
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Most of those cities do allow for an employer to have a cap, so it's not unlimited. And some allow for carry over with a cap.
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overflowed
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I actually asked a cool manager about why we don't get map pay at my old station. He said when they were figuring all this out with the city, they said the map pay idea was bribery. Yes there was a cap.
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I enjoy my time off much more.
Oldfart
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I thought the term "sick day" was intended to be used when you are sick and can't work. Maybe I have gotten it wrong all these years. I guess the next time I want to go fishing, I should do like you and just call in sick.
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Yep. Try it. You'll like it.
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Just because one isn't physically sick doesn't mean they shouldn't use a sick day. Sometimes you feel better physically after a mental sick day than a physical sick day.
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I've never been told that. I like it!
dezguy
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I was honestly shocked, the first time we were told that.
Of course, when we do actually call in, whether its because we're sick or not, management still acts all butt hurt and gives you grief for a few days, afterwards. Almost like they want you to take another sick day because of the added mental stress they're giving you.
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My station management is very difficult about letting us use our personals. I'm not fighting that fight....sick day it is.I was honestly shocked, the first time we were told that.
Of course, when we do actually call in, whether its because we're sick or not, management still acts all butt hurt and gives you grief for a few days, afterwards. Almost like they want you to take another sick day because of the added mental stress they're giving you.
SmithBarney
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And apparently(correct me if I'm wrong, I know you will since you love me so much)
Sick day pay is taxed as regular hours, the MAP bonus pay is taxed as a bonus
Granted I don't think it makes a substantial difference, but some people feel it does.
Sick day pay is taxed as regular hours, the MAP bonus pay is taxed as a bonus
Granted I don't think it makes a substantial difference, but some people feel it does.
SmithBarney
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Sick can mean a variety of things, if you need a mental health day, that qualifies... if part of your mental health treatment involves fishing, go for it...
-Dr. SmithBarney M.D.
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Hmm. I never even thought of that before. Yet another good reason for me to use my sick days. Lol.
dezguy
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Same here. Need to use a PB or floater? Sorry, too many people off that day or we're expecting too many call in's. Learned real quick that if you absolutely need a day off for an appointment, etc, just take a sick day.
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We've had people who were having an out patient procedure ask for a personal. Sorry, can't let you off. WTH??
When you work in a small station and take a sick day expect a lot of hassle. Last summer when I slipped and fell it took almost a month for pain to go away yet I was back after 8 workdays. The tone in my mgr's voice was getting angry. I came back at the point I could tolerate the pain. And of course several of my coworkers acted like they wanted to spit in my face. About 15 employees, so yeah if one goes out it affects others. Funny how when they call in sick they don't want any questioning of legitimacy. It was at that point I decided to retire, tired of the B.S..Yep. Try it. You'll like it.
May have mentioned this before, but mgr wanted me to come in on day off. Sorry, dentist appointment. Getting a tooth pulled. Can you come in after getting it pulled? No!
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One year after "manning up" and forcing myself through the last few days of Peak, despite being sick as a dog, I ended up flat on my back all day Christmas Day. I swore never to do that again. If I'm sick, I'm calling out, period. I don't care who gets PO. I dont try to screw anyone, but I'm using my days.
Express Courier
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When I first started working at FedEx I never took sick days for the first several years. I don't really ever get sick, maybe hungover counts but I'd still come in. Then I started figuring it out, people would use sick days. First time I used a sick day I went to a day baseball game. It was awesome.
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