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Gen Z is actually taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. It’s redefining the workplace (fortune.com)
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

My Gen X co-worker said he wasn't feeling good the other day and was coughing and sniffling. I was like, "Dude, you are sick, go home." He was like, "I am not sick. I'm here, aren't I?"

In his mind, you are only sick if you lack the ability to make it to work. Meanwhile, I am in August with all 6 of my sick days, 3 personal days, and 8 vacation used up. He has sick days banked from previous years.

Also, I need a new job. Fuck this job.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Man remember when jobs let your sick days roll over at the end of the year........

Assuming your coworker's are a holdover from an old contract. But I've yet to talk about it with anyone whose sick days weren't use-it-or-lose-it.