Is this wrong?

[minux]

Well i have taken a sick day today because i am finding out if i am getting a new job. If i get it, i need to go in therre this afternoon for a medical etc.

Do you think it is wrong to take a sick day for this reason? I would like ot mention the only reason i am looking for another job is because i am sick of having far too high a workload and not enough pay, there are also a few other reasons, one of them being a $300-$400 per week payrise.

Let me know what your thoughts are, i know business owners would be pissed...but

[Matty081]

Do you think it is wrong to take a sick day for this reason?

of course not
personally i'd rather have a sickie when i'm NOT sick anyway so i can enjoy the day
good luck anyway

[Shounak]

Nope. Not wrong..

Your company has their best interests in mind and you have yours.

[Julie]

Of course it is wrong, but as an aussie its your god given right- no duty to take sick leave at anytime you so choose (just so long as you aren't actually crook

[Doctor Sodways]

If im correct, your an emplyee at bunnings, do it, they dont really need you at that place, they have more people to replace you, employees at bunnigns are just pawns to them, easily replaceable and no real loss. But your not wrong in any way at all anyway, no matter where you work

[minux]

If im correct, your an emplyee at bunnings, do it, they dont really need you at that place, they have more people to replace you, employees at bunnigns are just pawns to them, easily replaceable and no real loss. But your not wrong in any way at all anyway, no matter where you work

lol bunnings?

Nah, i work for an interstate transport company(which has just merged), my workload has doubled, my pay hasn't risen etc..


Julie, i agree it isn't right, but how else do you do it when they flat out refuse you an annual leave day?

[_Mukas_]

man makes a good point.... technically it is wrong, but would they rather you not call in and just not turn up? or say to them while your there....'oh i need to leave at this given time so i can go to a job interview'.... they dont really leave you much option, so i wouldnt feel bad about it. take solice in the fact that youve done the right thing morally by making sure you can do your shit without ###ing your boss over....nobody loses

[vt1538]

Hopefully when you have the day off someone higher up has to do your job. That way they will see how much work you have been doing for stuff all pay. Most people go to work even when they are sick so I would say that they owe you a couple of days anyway.
Good luck on the new job.

[Patrio7]

dont ask dont tell ^_^ the trick it to save the "**** it" days for when not even winning the lottery could get you into work, hd a couple with ym last job. was dieing to get out anyway.

[sixshooter]

Will they still pay you for sick days under the new workplace agreements ?....LOL

[Dayvo]

Go for it mate . I done the same thing the other week .Took a day off to go for an interview, Start my new job on Monday.
Hope it all goes well and you get the job.

[BoostinJet]

Nope. Not wrong..

Your company has their best interests in mind and you have yours.

couldn't have said it any better.

[VXWAGMAN]

I take a sick day for as little a reason as my car needs a wash..

[Outlaw Torn]

because i am sick of having far too high a workload and not enough pay

Sounds like a good enough reason for a day off.

[Baritji]

Yeah fark em mate. If they won't recognise the hard work you put in, its probably a good time to leave.

I just quit my current job and will be going to another aviation company, I won't be a manager (2 steps down) but I will be getting an extra $200 a week! For less stress, and 8 hours a day instead of 16 plus!!!

Some places are just shithouse to work for!!!

So, did you get job mate????

[BoostinJet]

I take a sick day for as little a reason as my car needs a wash..

Yep, washing ya car needs a sick day for sure, otherwise ya car will be dirty, & we don't want that :P

[commod8]

good luck with everything minux.....oh sorry, kill -9, hehehehe. nah seriously, good luck with everything, and let us know how you went.

[Morgasshk]

faaaaaaark em!

1. Employers have to negate the need for having interview days by paying you more, and making YOU feel valued enough to stick it out for possibly lower money, they obviously have not done this. They should be aware fo your skills, abilities and the competitive rates for your role or similar in the marketplace... The industry I work in (Jobnetwork) it is VERY similar accross the board, main difference is benefits, Bonuses with the Profit organisation, and things like Salary Sacrifice at places like Mission and Salvo's etc... .:P

2. It's better than abandoning your job and thus putting eggs ni one basket in case you don't get it

3. Who the hell actually uses all their sick days? I left my last job and had 16 sick days built up, but these don't get paid out, USE them!

4. And whoever said sick days should be when you feel good, HELL yes! I go to work constantly sick! hehe, i don't want to have a day off when I'm sick, I'll just be sleeping, whereas, hey, I probably going to have a crappy day anyway, might as well get paid for it! lmao