HELP?!??!?!?!??!

BeautyFromPain
BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
edited September 28 in Chit-Chat
I called in sick to work today because I vomited this morning, felt really dizzy and have the flu. I was out getting some strepsils and cold&flu medicine when my boss saw me. What should I do? Can I be fired over this????? HELP!

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  • britachu
    britachu Posts: 157
    If he saw you at the store buying cold meds/etc, then the only thing that should have done is confirmed you were sick. I can't imagine you'd get fired for buying medicine while sick...
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    I would explain to your boss that you needed medicine (did he/she see what you were buying?). If you're sick - you're sick. If you needed medicine - you needed it. However, you MAY be required to bring a doctor's note now. Did you say anything to your boss when you saw him/her?

    Also, because I am a cover your butt kinda person - I would keep the receipts for the medicine - just in case. You can't argue with receipts that clearly show what you bought and when you bought it.
  • binary_jester
    binary_jester Posts: 3,311 Member
    I called in sick to work today because I vomited this morning, felt really dizzy and have the flu. I was out getting some strepsils and cold&flu medicine when my boss saw me. What should I do? Can I be fired over this????? HELP!
    He can fire you for any reason. You are getting medicine. Not like he saw you at a club or a baseball game. If I were a boss and I saw someone who called in sick at a store or pharmacy with meds...I'd think it made sense.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    He didn't see me IN the chemist though, just walking through the shopping centre to get to the chemist...
  • Meggie_pooh
    Meggie_pooh Posts: 316 Member
    play it safe, go to a doctor and get a doctor's note, cuz then it will go in ur file and there's no confusion!
  • NikkisNewStart
    NikkisNewStart Posts: 1,075 Member
    I would just mention nonchalantly when I returned to work that... "hey sorry I wasn't able to say hi when we spotted each other in the store on Monday- I was on my way to pick up my medicine so I could get back home to bed." If you mention it first, like no big deal, then nothing else would be said... if you avoid it- it makes it look like you are hiding something. Just my opinion.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    the only problem is that at this time of year doctors can take weeks to get an appointment with, the next available one is not until the 23rd june :(
  • macantrell
    macantrell Posts: 112 Member
    Is there a reason you fear this? Are you sick often or call in when you are not sick? I don't see that you did anything wrong in this case!
    I think if you are a good employee and he fires you for this (which he doesn't have to disclose) you don't want to work for him anyways. Many people are sick and feel better in the afternoon. I think a simple explanation in the morning will be enough.
  • macantrell
    macantrell Posts: 112 Member
    Is there a reason you fear this? Are you sick often or call in when you are not sick? I don't see that you did anything wrong in this case!
    I think if you are a good employee and he fires you for this (which he doesn't have to disclose) you don't want to work for him anyways. Many people are sick and feel better in the afternoon. I think a simple explanation in the morning will be enough.
  • SimplyDeLish
    SimplyDeLish Posts: 539
    As to can they fire you - that depends on the laws in your country/state.

    I'd take the proactive approach and chat with the boss. Acknowledge that you were out getting meds - have the receipt with you. Most likely the boss will not have an issue with it.
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    When I'm sick it really shows in my face (very pale, dark circles under my eyes, etc.) so if you're like me your boss probably noticed you didn't look well. I agree with the others though, have the receipts handy just in case.
  • GFFB
    GFFB Posts: 9 Member
    Don't know why your boss wasn't at work. My suggestion is to take the initiative. Let your boss know that you saw him/her on the way chemist. Perhaps you could mention something about the chemist such as "it is the closest one to my home" or "it's the only one that carries everything I need." After all, you've nothing to hide.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    arghhhhh i threw them out right outside the store... :( major unhappy face
  • Mommawarrior
    Mommawarrior Posts: 897 Member
    I would just mention nonchalantly when I returned to work that... "hey sorry I wasn't able to say hi when we spotted each other in the store on Monday- I was on my way to pick up my medicine so I could get back home to bed." If you mention it first, like no big deal, then nothing else would be said... if you avoid it- it makes it look like you are hiding something. Just my opinion.

    This is what I would do.
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