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There's nothing empowering about having to go down a list of people begging them to do in when you're unwell.
Originally posted by elsien
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Well, I'll explain a bit more.
OP has come on here in good health, with little intention to remain in the job (they appear to be going back to teaching in Sept) and they have questioned a sickness policy they *probably won't* use. I sort of get the impression that OP is either the AI dilemma bot, or that they are a piker of sorts; someone who takes questionable sick days effectively because the job is rubbish. Normally I wouldn't mind, and would be on their side, but not when it impacts on children.
Hence why I feel that this has the potential to empower people to take personal responsibility for the welfare of the children they are scheduled to mind.
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And when sick, it's up to the manager/employer to ensure sufficient cover is sourced, that's one of the reasons they're on a higher salary.
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I agree 100% and, despite me saying the above, I would ultimately prefer OP's employer to be set up in they way you discuss
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And if the person can't get cover, then they absolutely would not have to drag themselves in regardless.
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I agree with that too.