Leaving job, going snowboarding, then new job, break a leg?

poolprouk

Hi all,

I'm going boarding at the weekend in france for a week.

I then return to my current job for a week and then it's off to pastures new.

I have suddenly thought of the following scenario.

Whilst snowboarding I break a leg/snap ligaments.........:eek:

I assume I would get sick pay for a week at my current job but as I am due to leave I expect they will wash their hands of me and say that's it. Might my new employer refuse to employ or give me sick pay as I will not have started yet?

I have thought of salary continuance insurance but how does this work if i leave my job the week after a bad injury on my hols.

Any recomendations?

Cheers

Poolprouk

StratApproach

Try and be careful

Seriously, you are taking a risk but that's life. It's not ideal if you break a leg but you could be knock over by a bus tomorrow.

I was always worried (and that's what you are) about what if's and but's - lifes to short - at the same time try not to put yourself in a situation that could cause injury - i.e. mates pushing you to do more etc.

Personally, I broke my leg many years ago ice skating (first time skater!) I was in plaster for 6 weeks and was only off work for 1 day. Mad but I did it (being the good manager that I was). I only just had delivery of a new company car which I let a colleague use to ferry me back and forth to work

You think they may not employ you if you have a broken leg - equally what if you not up to the job?

Basically - don't worry. Take as much care as you can and enjoy yourself.

The biggest problem of falling and hurting myself was not during the skiing it was on the evenings after a few beers.. hic!

Your guess is as good as mine over what the present or future employer might do - depends really on how much they need you.

Your holiday insurance will cover the repairs not sure if there is any other insurances relevant (until you have had them for a while - accident policy etc).

With widsom i've gained over time has mean't that I've saved 3-6 months of equivalent salary for emergencies (this will take care of most situations).

Enjoy the boarding and nightlife, and when you get back start saving thats my suggestion.

StratApproach

Daisies

Good luck and enjoy yourself!

My previous employer refused to pay sick pay to a colleague who broke her leg on a skiiing holiday. Said it was her fault for doing something hazardous in her leisure time and said she could have unpaid leave while she recovered (which she couldn't afford to take). So she had to go into work. They were **** employers though for a number of other reasons.

Obviously, if you're careful everything should be fine, but if something does happen then you won't be the first. I mean, someone is sure to catch flu or something similar just before starting a new job and have to delay starting. They've offered you the job so they obviously want you. Even if the worst does happen it also doesn't necessarily mean you'll need a lot of time off.

So, I would make sure you have enough savings to be able to survive for a few weeks, just in case, and then, when you avoid an accident so don't need to use them, put them towards another holiday once you're settled in your new job!