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Topic Name: Co-workers continued
Message Name: Think weasel
Date Posted: 03/26/2004
In Reply To: Just needed to vent about this..in my department one of my co-workers in the past 2 months has taken a total of 10 days off..sick days, personal days, etc. This week she actually called in sick M-W, came in TH, and called out today (never has a doctor's note, or even a cough). The managers of this department don't even bat an eyelash at this behavior & actually let her control every meeting (the ones she actually attends!). She is no ones boss in this group, yet we all have to endure here "managerial" behavior in meetings...just can't take it anymore. Why is she above reproach?? Felt good to get that off my chest. Thanks!
Message: Just get your boss, or the sick coworker's boss to call her at home to say get well soon. People easily get caught in these situations. Often there might be a kid who answers the phone and says "but mommy's gone to Miami". Or you might hear a party in progress. I can see a lot of potential ways of sneaky fun here...

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