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Should I phone in sick on Monday

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ML5 · 27/09/2024 19:34

Have a very bad cold, sore throat along with nausea. Went to work today (I work alongside my colleague in nursery kitchen just us two but she’s on holiday gets back to work Weds afternoon) however I felt very bad with my cold, sneezing & felt sick twice as well. I am thinking of phoning in sick on Monday to Weds of next week however I’m not sure if my boss would be ok with that as work colleague is holiday and I’m expected to be in but at the same time I feel very unwell and can’t work in kitchen the way I feel right now. AIBU to think it’s not really my issue and they would have to find someone to cover over the 3 days I be off sick? Or AIBU to actually be off sick for 3 days

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UpUpUpU · 27/09/2024 19:59

ML5 · 27/09/2024 19:56

When I said I felt sick I meant actually being sick so sorry about confusion
If I was to phone in Monday (if I am not well still mainly cos of sickness) AIBU for that knowing my work colleague is away

I assume you have taken your food safety certificates? You KNOW you cannot work with a gastro bug whether your colleague is off or not.

It probably won’t matter though as all the kids will be off as you kindly shared your bug whilst cooking for them.

It amazes me how some people get through life.

P.S I don’t believe for one second you have been sick. You are changing your story to not appear so unreasonable

DollopOfFun · 27/09/2024 19:59

Here's a novel idea- if you wake up on Monday and you're sick, ring in sick.

I'd get your story straight though, if you change it half as much as you have on this thread you'll make yourself look daft, and less than honest.

itwasnevermine · 27/09/2024 19:59

I have a cold. Sore throat, stuffed nose, sneezing, headache. I'm getting on with life because I certainly can't afford three days missed pay!!

Spasisters · 27/09/2024 19:58

This to me reeks of someone who has a cold, feels a bit meh and can’t be bothered covering the holiday anymore because it’s harder work. It’s a cold and nausea, most probably from being blocked up. Now it’s changed to being sick twice as opposed to feeling sick twice.
If you are truly unwell come Monday, you call in and have nothing to feel guilty about, if u are sick your sick.
If you feel any form of guilt it means you probably could manage so you feel guilty.

Pandasnacks · 27/09/2024 19:58

ML5 · 27/09/2024 19:56

When I said I felt sick I meant actually being sick so sorry about confusion
If I was to phone in Monday (if I am not well still mainly cos of sickness) AIBU for that knowing my work colleague is away

YABU for staying cooking food for babies while throwing up. If you are not sick again you don't need to stay off, if you are still sick it's irrelevant wether or not your colleague is in work, you do not go into work when being sick, it's wrong.

Thfrog · 27/09/2024 19:58

ML5 · 27/09/2024 19:56

When I said I felt sick I meant actually being sick so sorry about confusion
If I was to phone in Monday (if I am not well still mainly cos of sickness) AIBU for that knowing my work colleague is away

Forget about your colleague. If you're too sick then phone in. If you aren't then don't.

Charlize43 · 27/09/2024 19:57

It sounds like you've already decided you'll be off 'Mon to Weds' next week.
Are you looking for agreement from everyone?

It's Friday night. Stay in bed all weekend, dose up and you may feel better by Monday. Hope you feel better soon.

Original poster
ML5 · 27/09/2024 19:56

When I said I felt sick I meant actually being sick so sorry about confusion
If I was to phone in Monday (if I am not well still mainly cos of sickness) AIBU for that knowing my work colleague is away

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MushMonster · 27/09/2024 19:55

So sorry you are feeling this unwell OP.
Have plenty of rest this weekend.
Then assess how you are on Monday.
You can give the heads up to your manager that you are feeling under the weather, that depends on how good your relationship with them is. But you do not know yet how you will feel by then.

UpUpUpU · 27/09/2024 19:55

OP is only say she was sick now because she’s getting both barrels. I bet a custard cream she’s got diarrhoea now too…

Oldfatandfrumpy · 27/09/2024 19:53

You might feel much better in a couple of days, why on earth are you planning what to do now?

Coconutter24 · 27/09/2024 19:52

I think you’re confusing people because you’re saying you felt sick…. Feeling sick tends to be just that a feeling which is different to actually being sick.

It’s quite bad you were allowed to stay at work and not go home when working in a kitchen in a nursery! So irresponsible on yours and the managers part. Rest up this weekend and see how you feel Sunday night, you might be better after a couple days rest

Stewandsocks · 27/09/2024 19:51

You absolutely should not have been preparing food if threw up twice.

Did your boss know you vomited or did you tell her you 'felt sick' - as pps have pointed out, that means being nauseous, not actually vomiting, or 'being sick'.

AllTipAndNoIceberg · 27/09/2024 19:49

ML5 · 27/09/2024 19:46

Yes I did twice at work today
I said I have a cold with nausea and felt sick twice at work today

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“Felt sick” and “threw up” are not the same!

But if you actually threw up twice while working in a kitchen cooking for nursery children — wtf. Why are you worrying about your potential days off instead of what you might have given those little ones? Wild irresponsibility

Littletreefrog · 27/09/2024 19:49

Did you feel nauseous or did you actually vomit? They are two entirely different things.

Pandasnacks · 27/09/2024 19:48

@ML5 yes you said you FELT sick, not that you WERE sick. Why did you stay at work if throwing up? That's just irresponsible to the kids you were cooking for and breaking all food hygiene rules. And you still won't no until Monday if you need to phone in sick or not.

Thfrog · 27/09/2024 19:48

ML5 · 27/09/2024 19:46

Yes I did twice at work today
I said I have a cold with nausea and felt sick twice at work today

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Feeling sick is not always synonymous with vomiting.

Does your work have a policy on working with vomiting? Some places say you can't work 48 hours from your last incidence of vomiting

lopdoo · 27/09/2024 19:47

Honestly don't understand how posters like this actually function in the real world. I swear my 10 year old has more common sense.

cryinglaughing · 27/09/2024 19:47

How can you know you will be ill from Monday for 3 days? 🤔
Have you got something planned that work is getting in the way of?

AllTipAndNoIceberg · 27/09/2024 19:46

Why do you think you will need 2-3 days as well as Saturday and Sunday?

Like, why would you even imagine needing need five consecutive full days of recovery based on the fact you currently have a cold and slight nausea?

Original poster
ML5 · 27/09/2024 19:46

Thfrog · 27/09/2024 19:45

Have you thrown up?

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Yes I did twice at work today
I said I have a cold with nausea and felt sick twice at work today

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Pandasnacks · 27/09/2024 19:46

Thindog · 27/09/2024 19:46

COVID is rife. Get a test, you probably have it.

What difference will that make?

Thfrog · 27/09/2024 19:46

ML5 · 27/09/2024 19:43

I did not say to my boss I would be off next Monday to Wednesday of next week I said if I’m still feeling the way I am now on Monday should I phone in sick

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Yes but you might be fine so just wait and see. Are you quite anxious about health generally?

HamSad · 27/09/2024 19:46

You're taking the piss surely? It's Friday, you've got a cold, you've felt sick not been sick. Come on.

UpUpUpU · 27/09/2024 19:46

So you have a cold and felt sick twice? You wait until Monday morning to decide how you feel.
I assume you are an adult and don’t need to ask permission from strangers on the internet to call is sick.

Come on OP. Have a lemsip and an early night and get over yourself.