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FlySurfer
FlySurfer
NSW
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NSW, 4460 posts
17 Apr 2011 1:28pm
We've discussed using sick days when you're not sick, but what about those c**** who come in to work saying "I feel like cr**" and then 36hrs later you've got a headache, aches, coughing out disgusting yellow mucus... and to top it off on a weekend.

I think it should be socially acceptable to bash people who come to work feeling ill and infect other with their pathogen.

At least the Japanese wear face masks.
elmo
elmo
WA
8894 posts
WA, 8894 posts
17 Apr 2011 12:06pm
I kept telling my staff that they would be left by themselves when all the people they infected.

We even had 1 guy with a verified case of swine flu and another with a suspected come into the office nice and crook.

The guy who didn't have it went ballistic when he found out about the confirmed case as his wife was pregnant and he didn't want to take it home.

I went ballistic at both of the ignorant farks when they turned up into the office the first time looking like sh1t.

4 days later up in Karratha my boss has to fly home because he bed ridden with the bug I lasted 2 more days before I had to scuttle out of there.

All up they took out half the office (approx 20 people) within the next 2 weeks it put a whole lot of strain on the survivors left to carry the can.

If you are genuinely sick that's what your sick days are for
shear tip
shear tip
NSW
1125 posts
NSW, 1125 posts
17 Apr 2011 3:21pm
Unfortunately, you're contagious before you start feeling sick - staying at home is to help you recover more quickly.
FlySurfer
FlySurfer
NSW
4460 posts
NSW, 4460 posts
17 Apr 2011 3:33pm
My farker said "I've used up all my sick days" so he came in. I really feel like belting him now.

The Mrs has gone to buy flu stuff for herself, I wanted to go for a kite (it's on right now)... I've been on infusions and home remedies... Whiskey + Honey, AAKG, Vitamins, Iron Phosphate + Potassium Chloride, Chili...

mkseven
mkseven
QLD
2315 posts
QLD, 2315 posts
17 Apr 2011 7:32pm
shear tip said...

Unfortunately, you're contagious before you start feeling sick - staying at home is to help you recover more quickly.


True but the mechanisms of transmission are increased with all the coughing, sneezing & wiping mucus everywhere.

My staff & colleagues get yer yer my heart bleeds for you, now get the f*** out. Then it's a matter of turning the aircon off & opening all the doors/windows I can.
Mobydisc
Mobydisc
NSW
9029 posts
NSW, 9029 posts
17 Apr 2011 7:34pm
Some bosses and colleagues foster the idea if a sick day is taken when you have a bit of cold you are a bludger. My former boss was like this and had the attitude unless you are on death's door you should come to work. During the swine flu scare there was directive that went out at work if you had flu like symptoms you were to stay at home. My boss was not happy about it but he was also a stickler for the rules so he had to abide by the directive.

pweedas
pweedas
WA
4642 posts
WA, 4642 posts
17 Apr 2011 5:55pm
FlySurfer said...

My farker said "I've used up all my sick days" so he came in. I really feel like belting him now.

The Mrs has gone to buy flu stuff for herself, I wanted to go for a kite (it's on right now)... I've been on infusions and home remedies... Whiskey + Honey, AAKG, Vitamins, Iron Phosphate + Potassium Chloride, Chili...




Get in the habit of taking a spoonful of Olive leaf extract EVERY DAY and within a couple of months you will be totally immune to everyone's poxy germs, even when they do their very best to infect you with them by coughing and sneezing all over you.
It has lots of other benefits as well. Read up on it.
You could even look for a U choob on it since I know you will believe it if you see it on U choob.
( sorry Mr fly surfer.. That was uncalled for. )
(not joking about the olive leaf extract though.)

GalahOnTheBay
GalahOnTheBay
NSW
4188 posts
NSW, 4188 posts
17 Apr 2011 10:41pm
FlySurfer said...

I think it should be socially acceptable to bash people who come to work feeling ill and infect other with their pathogen.


Bashing is a bit extreme isn't it?

Instead maybe we could cover their heads with a plastic bag to stop them coughing, spluttering and breathing on everyone.

Oh wait...
Sailhack
Sailhack
VIC
5000 posts
VIC, 5000 posts
18 Apr 2011 11:22am
Totally agree with staying at home if you're sick. I work by myself...and expected to work in all manner of contageousness! I dread heading to our main office for the one day a fortnight when I hear that one of the team are sick but at their desk.

In saying that, I've had 6hrs off sick in 2 & 1/2years. Previously as self-employed, can't remember having a day off crook in 14 years.
FlySurfer
FlySurfer
NSW
4460 posts
NSW, 4460 posts
18 Apr 2011 12:13pm
Lets take this in to the realms of fiction for a moment.

Suppose there's a real nasty virus going around... something that is causing deaths in the 100's.
What's your plan?
Not go to work, leave the city? If you left the city, could you came back?
Where a face mask?
Would you rely on government agencies to keep you safe, would you trust a vaccine?
Influenza vaccines are relatively safe, but small pox vaccines have a high degree of risk. Influenza vaccines are also a pot shot... so you might think you're safe when in fact you've weakened your immune system.

Personally if there's a confirmed epidemic overseas or nationally and there're confirmed deaths in the 1000's, I'm hitting the road... somewhere on the coast with few people.
FlySurfer
FlySurfer
NSW
4460 posts
NSW, 4460 posts
18 Apr 2011 12:17pm
GalahOnTheBay said...

FlySurfer said...

I think it should be socially acceptable to bash people who come to work feeling ill and infect other with their pathogen.


Bashing is a bit extreme isn't it?

Instead maybe we could cover their heads with a plastic bag to stop them coughing, spluttering and breathing on everyone.

Oh wait...


Because of ignorance, some may not know what they're actually doing... suppose I had my mother at home who was fighting cancer or HIV, if I infected her with what I have now, it may be her death sentence. So yes, maybe a plastic bag is the best option.
felixdcat
felixdcat
WA
3519 posts
WA, 3519 posts
18 Apr 2011 11:02am
face masks are totally useless as the bugs are so small they go through the fabric, just a feel good thing!
Mecky
Mecky
NSW
56 posts
NSW, 56 posts
18 Apr 2011 4:05pm
GalahOnTheBay said...

FlySurfer said...

I think it should be socially acceptable to bash people who come to work feeling ill and infect other with their pathogen.


Bashing is a bit extreme isn't it?

Instead maybe we could cover their heads with a plastic bag to stop them coughing, spluttering and breathing on everyone.

Oh wait...



I find bashing a bit exterme too AND you have to much physical contact (exposed to body liquids etc.) - so put your gloves on and use the more convenient plastic bags
the gibbo
the gibbo
WA
776 posts
WA, 776 posts
18 Apr 2011 8:24pm
all office's should have a bubble, if you really want to work(or have to), sad bstrds, you should be put in the bubble and you can roll around in ya around germs, spew n poo

great entertainment, no one would ever come in sick again
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