[Drinking] Skiver wins tribunal

[Thunder Bolt]

Agreed.

But the pub is a bit much isn't it ? I'd be far too paranoid at getting clocked there by a workmate. A Pot Noodle and a few tinnies in front of Netflix would normally suffice, shirley.

I had surgery to remove an abcess removed from my body via general anaesthetic, and then had to have the district nurse come in for the next three weeks, every day, to clean and repack it.
In the second week, my supervisor got married and we had an invite to his evening do. So I went, sat at a table, but noticed one or two of my colleagues whispering to each other. My supervisor and his boss both came and sat with me, talking and chatting away. They hadn't got a problem with it and asked how I was. I wasn't exactly bopping on the dance floor.

I turned to one of the whisperers when I left and said, Would you like to watch the district nurse clean my wound, at my desk every day?

 

[Easy 10]

What's the betting the guy called in sick using that special Calling-In-Sick voice. Nobody in the history of the world ever called in sick using their normal voice

I had a boil on the crack of my arse once that was so large and painful I couldn't even sit down, let alone drive in to work. Didn't need to put a 'calling in sick' voice for that, but Fiona in HR thanked me for providing such a detailed account.

Turned out to be an ingrowing hair follicle. I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[MattBackHome]

I bet he was absolutely shitting himself when he got caught out, and then couldn't believe his luck when some manager with an itchy trigger finger fired off the wrong email, and suddenly ACAS are suggesting he make a claim

 

[Thunder Bolt]

But was smoking outside the social club.

My father died of lung cancer but couldn't give up smoking.

 

[Questions]

His behaviour whilst off "sick" kind of suggests otherwise.

I’ve got COPD and guess what ? I can go to the pub and drink beer.

 

[Chicken Run]

He's got COPD, he's not a malingerer.

I’m sure the smoking and drinking will help that disorder no end [emoji2357]


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[Easy 10]

I’ve got COPD and guess what ? I can go to the pub and drink beer.

But it prevents you from turning up for work ?

 

[Chicken Run]

Pretty sure this was more to do with the shoddy investigation the employers undertook. Disciplinary procdedures were breached apparently. This day and age they must be followed to the letter I'm afraid.

Don’t be afraid

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[Chicken Run]

I’ve got COPD and guess what ? I can go to the pub and drink beer.

Do you smoke?


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[Questions]

But it prevents you from turning up for work ?

Yes if I have to do something pretty strenuous.

 

[Chicken Run]

My father died of lung cancer but couldn't give up smoking.

In the 21st century though it’s a lot easier and help is available, I’ve been clean for 10 years and was genuinely on 30 Marlboro’s a day for 27 years


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[Easy 10]

Yes if I have to do something pretty strenuous.

Probably best for all parties to find another job then I'd have thought.

"Sorry I'm not really feeling up to it today. If you need me, I'll be in the Dog & Duck from about 12. Cheers"

 

[Chicken Run]

Anyway usual NSC thread, half of us thinks he’s a work shy shirker that no doubt caused hassle for someone else in his workplace as they picked up his slack whilst the other half completely disagree, some of them no doubt serial work shirking wannabes themselves who naturally feel sorry for this doughnut!

He Ho [emoji23]


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[Thunder Bolt]

In the 21st century though it’s a lot easier and help is available, I’ve been clean for 10 years and was genuinely on 30 Marlboro’s a day for 27 years


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I agree and I stopped in 1991. Dad was given cigarettes as an allowance in the Navy. It was part of his wage.

 

[zefarelly]

Probably best for all parties to find another job then I'd have thought.

"Sorry I'm not really feeling up to it today. If you need me, I'll be in the Dog & Duck from about 12. Cheers"

Its easier to find a job with a beer fridge in the office.

 

[MattBackHome]

Anyway usual NSC thread, half of us thinks he’s a work shy shirker that no doubt caused hassle for someone else in his workplace as they picked up his slack whilst the other half completely disagree, some of them no doubt serial work shirking wannabes themselves who naturally feel sorry for this doughnut!

He Ho [emoji23]

But I think we're all in agreement on the key points:

He's seriously ill with COPD
He bunked off
He shouldn't be smoking
Lots of people with COPD do smoke anyway and it's hard to stop
He got caught bang to rights
Bit stupid of him getting caught
He got very lucky when the company nadged up the dismissal

Not sure about the hassle for his work colleagues picking up his slack though - someone else is getting paid for his shift if he's not.

Love from a proud work shirker who has bunked off down the pub on more than a couple of occasions (but not a malingerer! )

 

[Questions]

Do you smoke?


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Not now

 

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I had surgery to remove an abcess removed from my body via general anaesthetic, and then had to have the district nurse come in for the next three weeks, every day, to clean and repack it.
In the second week, my supervisor got married and we had an invite to his evening do. So I went, sat at a table, but noticed one or two of my colleagues whispering to each other. My supervisor and his boss both came and sat with me, talking and chatting away. They hadn't got a problem with it and asked how I was. I wasn't exactly bopping on the dance floor.

I turned to one of the whisperers when I left and said, Would you like to watch the district nurse clean my wound, at my desk every day?

Could you have done some work from home

 

[Questions]

Probably best for all parties to find another job then I'd have thought.

"Sorry I'm not really feeling up to it today. If you need me, I'll be in the Dog & Duck from about 12. Cheers"

I work for myself so it’s easy when my chest gets really bad.... I can rest up .

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Could you have done some work from home

We didn’t have internet at home thirty years ago.