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Pulling a sickie

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TwinTantrums · 10/07/2025 12:39

Basically, I’m planning to pull a sickie from a job that won’t let me use annual leave for a day off. I’m leaving anyway. New job secured. Reassure me it’s not the totally unreasonable thing to do!

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FarmGirl78 · 10/07/2025 12:44

TwinTantrums · 10/07/2025 12:42

I’ve been told I’m not to book AL during my notice, because it would “disrupt” the office

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Oh that's bollocks, they're beyond being reasonable at all aren't they? Fuck that shit. You have my full permission to skive AND to send the boss a Whatapp of you on a beach with a Cornetto!!

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TwinTantrums · 10/07/2025 12:44

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 10/07/2025 12:43

caveat: assume they’re paying you for your annual leave you’ve accrued but they won’t let you take?

Yes. It makes no sense. They’d rather pay me out than have a day off! It feels like a punishment

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PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 10/07/2025 12:43

caveat: assume they’re paying you for your annual leave you’ve accrued but they won’t let you take?

Opaldiamonds · 10/07/2025 12:43

TwinTantrums · 10/07/2025 12:42

I’ve been told I’m not to book AL during my notice, because it would “disrupt” the office

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Hmm

Better get your best sick voice on, I would

FarmGirl78 · 10/07/2025 12:43

If you've already asked for that day and they've said no, and you don't pitch up then obviously they'll know you're lying. Even if you've already handed your notice in they could dismiss you for gross misconduct. Unlikely, but still a possibility. It's your call. I always find that appealing to someone's better nature often works when you think it won't, but you not want to entertain that.

PotteringAlonggotkickedoutandhadtoreregister · 10/07/2025 12:42

Of course it’s unreasonable! You’re not sick!

Jeezitneverends · 10/07/2025 12:42

I’m sure there will be lots of people who will come along and tell you it’s the most heinous crime against your employer, references yada yada yada.
You’re leaving, it’s a day. Do it-I would

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TwinTantrums · 10/07/2025 12:42

Opaldiamonds · 10/07/2025 12:40

What do you mean they won’t let you use annual leave for a day off?

I’ve been told I’m not to book AL during my notice, because it would “disrupt” the office

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Opaldiamonds · 10/07/2025 12:40

What do you mean they won’t let you use annual leave for a day off?