Today, I got the flu so I needed a sick note. The local doctor’s office has a sign outside saying, “DON’T come in if you’re contagious.” They are also completely unreachable by phone. Sooo, I guess I’ll… send a pigeon? FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I have a doctor’s note confirming that I'm high risk for Covid and should only work from home. My boss still demands I come to the office, even though the only person I meet there is the guy who sterilizes the door handles. FML
Today, I was sick in bed with a nasty flu. It was also the day my bird was eaten by an animal that had silently burrowed into the cage while I was recovering. FML
Today, I have the flu, so I called my boss to let him know I couldn't come in today. He told me to think my "lies" through better, and claimed that you can only get the flu during winter. So I guess I'm faking my pale skin, short breath, runny nose, and constant sneezing. FML
Today, I learned that I have a sinus infection, ear infection and bronchitis so bad it was on the verge of pneumonia. My work won't let me call in sick. I work with kids. Lovely. FML
Today, I’m at home, sick with a really bad sinus and ear infection. If I'd gone to the clinic earlier, then it wouldn’t have spread to my ears, but my boss wouldn’t let me take a day off. FML
Today, I called in sick to work. My boss told me there's no excuse for sick days, because she once came in to work while suffering from pneumonia. Apparently, that's supposed to be impressive and inspiring. I don't know about you, but bad medical decisions aren't very inspirational to me. FML
Today, I woke up with the flu. My wife thinks I'm faking it so we don't have to go on date night, even though I've been on the toilet all day. FML
Today, I dragged myself to work, suffering from a bad cold. My boss quietly told me to go home and rest, to avoid spreading it around the office. I thought it odd since he dislikes me so much, but I did as he said. He called later in the day to suspend me for leaving work early. FML
Today, I asked my dentist for a sick note so I could get my lost filling put back in ASAP. According to her, being in pain 24/7 is not a medical condition that would justify immediate treatment. FML
Today, I was supposed to work with this girl I really like, but I had the flu really bad. I really really wanted to see her so I forced myself out of bed and went to work feeling terrible but determined to see her face. When I got to work I asked where she was. She had called in sick with the flu. FML
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bleuroze 4
That's ridiculous. The point of the doctor is to be able to go when you're sick. My doctor has potentially contagious patients in the afternoon, so check-ups and others can be seen safely in the morning and mask policy at all times.
Hangryko 32
It may be time to look for a new clinic. I wonder why this one doesn't have a mask policy.
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Hangryko 32
It may be time to look for a new clinic. I wonder why this one doesn't have a mask policy.
bleuroze 4
That's ridiculous. The point of the doctor is to be able to go when you're sick. My doctor has potentially contagious patients in the afternoon, so check-ups and others can be seen safely in the morning and mask policy at all times.
SirEnigM0nk 22
Virtual/telehealth visit?
Billsonhamsen 17
I have never understood how it's reasonable to get a doctor's note for proving you're sick. Usually if you work in a place where they don't trust you you probably don't make that much money. If you're really sick you don't want to go to the doctor. I have never gone to the doctor to get a note to prove I was sick. If they don't trust me they can fire me. Seriously even if expense isn't the issue most of the time when you're sick you just need a little time to rest. This is a waste of time for the doctor and you and it probably means you're going to heal slower assuming you don't get a prescription from the doctor.