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Job Advice Quickly (My intestines are full of liquid)

Death of RatsDeath of Rats Registered User regular
edited September 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
So I just started at Pizza Hut as a delivery driver. Tonight will be my second night.

Unfortunately I have a fever of 101.6 and I've been having diarrhea since last night. Now, my employee handbook says if I have a fever or diarrhea I should call off. However, seeing how it's only my second day, I'm worried that this might, well, lose me the job.

I have no idea what to do. I know I shouldn't go in, and in a perfect world that would be understood by my employers. It's their policy, not mine. What should I do?

No I don't.
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  • CauldCauld Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    Death of Rats wrote: »
    So I just started at Pizza Hut as a delivery driver. Tonight will be my second night.

    Unfortunately I have a fever of 101.6 and I've been having diarrhea since last night. Now, my employee handbook says if I have a fever or diarrhea I should call off. However, seeing how it's only my second day, I'm worried that this might, well, lose me the job.

    I have no idea what to do. I know I shouldn't go in, and in a perfect world that would be understood by my employers. It's their policy, not mine. What should I do?

    I would call in. As soon as you can. If you're that new they shouldn't really be relying on you too much yet. Also actually showing up really sick and and all that might not work out. Be sure you talk to a manager though, so you can assure them you really are sick and feel bad about it. Offer to pick up an extra shift later in the week if they need you to.

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  • JebusUDJebusUD Adventure! Candy IslandRegistered User regular
    edited September 2008
    dude, dont go to work. If they fire you they are dicks and you shouldnt work for them anyway.

    Besides, jobs like that are a dime a dozen.

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  • RUNN1NGMANRUNN1NGMAN Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    If you give every person who you deliver a pizza to E. coli, you'll definitely lose your job.

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  • wunderbarwunderbar What Have I Done? Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    RUNN1NGMAN wrote: »
    If you give every person who you deliver a pizza to E. coli, you'll definitely get sued up the ass, and lose your job.

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  • HenroidHenroid Mexican kicked from Immigration Thread Centrism is Racism :3Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    Call in and explain you realize it is only the second night and don't be afraid to express your concern of your job security. Tell them you're more than willing to come back as soon as you get over the illness.

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  • Sir CarcassSir Carcass I have been shown the end of my world Round Rock, TXRegistered User regular
    edited September 2008
    The process of hiring someone costs enough that they aren't going to just fire you for calling in sick on your second day.

    Like mentioned, offer to cover a shift later in the week. Also, if you've gone or plan to go to the doctor, get documentation and give it to your manager, even if it's not required.

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  • redfenixredfenix Aka'd as rfix Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    I wouldn't quite say jobs are a dime a dozen right now, but certainly don't go to work, especially in food service, in your condition.

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  • Death of RatsDeath of Rats Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    So everyone is pretty much agreed then.

    Would it be better if I called the manager who hired me and explained the situation, basically asking if I should come in or not? I mean, I only work 3 hours tonight. I could get through it if I really needed to.

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  • DeShadowCDeShadowC Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    Yeah since you're working in food service or customer service I'd advise against going in. If you had like an office position I'd probably say go in and if they send you home so be it.

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  • DerrickDerrick Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    Death of Rats wrote: »
    So everyone is pretty much agreed then.

    Would it be better if I called the manager who hired me and explained the situation, basically asking if I should come in or not? I mean, I only work 3 hours tonight. I could get through it if I really needed to.


    Yep just call them up and let them know the situation. Be prepared to answer the question "Do you think you can make it through tonight?" because that's going to be what you're asked, most likely.

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  • Death of RatsDeath of Rats Registered User regular
    edited September 2008
    Well, called, no big deal since I did it more than 4 hours before my shift. Everything's cool. Thanks guys.

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