It’s National Sick Day
A survey done a couple of years ago found that the first Monday in February is the worst day of the year for employee absenteeism. Apparently people stay home from work in droves because of post-Christmas blues, crappy weather, and the prospect of not having a warm weather vacation for another six long, dreary, plodding months. If you’re reading this at work, sorry to hear that. If you’re reading it at home or while lying on the beach, Happy Sick Day! But please, you have the day off, get off the freakin’ computer.
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February 4th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Sounds like the answer to this problem is ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment). Check out more about ROWE and its creators at http://www.caliandjody.com/blog.
February 4th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
My theory is if I’m sick on Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday, I deserve the next work day after recuparation as a day of sicj keave.
February 5th, 2008 at 12:41 am
I was wondering why there was virtually no traffic today. I saved an easy 10-15 minutes today. I though it was a national holiday until the mailman showed up….