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Sick Days Suck
Ashleigh and Kasey talk about how to survive sick days when your paycheck is tied to showing up.
SHOW NOTES
Determining the Necessity of a Sick Day
-Am I in the right state of mind to get anything done?
-Am I contagious? Contagious is generally defined as a fever over 100 degrees and a cough.
Respect your Colleagues
-Sales teams rely on each other and if everybody gets sick, it’s really difficult to make that time up.
-Other people in your office may have conditions that warrant a compromised immune system, so be aware and don’t put their health in jeopardy.
A Sick Day is Necessary, Now What?
-Tell your boss, do not ask for permission, and do not feel the need to justify or apologize. You are guaranteed the right to take a sick day, however whether you or not you will be paid for sick days is up to your employer.
-If you see a doctor, get a sick note just in case.
-Set appropriate expectations for the amount of time needed before you return, it is always better to come back sooner than expected than to need additional time off.
-Communicate with anyone affected by your leave to update them on everything that needs to be covered.
-Be prepared for needing unexpected time off work by having a documented process. This makes life a lot easier in numerous instances that include being sick, going on vacation, or training a new hire.
Taking Time Off Can Be Scary
-It’s easy to feel disposable if everything goes smoothly while you’re away, but rest assured that no one will see it that way, it’s more a sign of you being a great leader.
The Ball Was Dropped
-Do not make excuses, a simple apology and note that something will get done right away will do.
-The Eisenhower Decision Matrix essentially places all activities into one of two categories, important or urgent. Prioritize what is most urgent first and then get to the other important tasks.
Communicating With Your Boss and Colleagues
-You are protected by law from disclosing any information beyond the fact that you are unable to work for medical reasons. The general consensus is that it’s better to disclose less than more.
Getting Back Into the Swing of Things
-Kasey advises saving boring or busy work for the end of your time off to ease your way back into working without taxing yourself.
Resources
-First Opinion
-Teladoc
-MDLIVE
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support
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By Ashleigh EarlyAshleigh and Kasey talk about how to survive sick days when your paycheck is tied to showing up.
SHOW NOTES
Determining the Necessity of a Sick Day
-Am I in the right state of mind to get anything done?
-Am I contagious? Contagious is generally defined as a fever over 100 degrees and a cough.
Respect your Colleagues
-Sales teams rely on each other and if everybody gets sick, it’s really difficult to make that time up.
-Other people in your office may have conditions that warrant a compromised immune system, so be aware and don’t put their health in jeopardy.
A Sick Day is Necessary, Now What?
-Tell your boss, do not ask for permission, and do not feel the need to justify or apologize. You are guaranteed the right to take a sick day, however whether you or not you will be paid for sick days is up to your employer.
-If you see a doctor, get a sick note just in case.
-Set appropriate expectations for the amount of time needed before you return, it is always better to come back sooner than expected than to need additional time off.
-Communicate with anyone affected by your leave to update them on everything that needs to be covered.
-Be prepared for needing unexpected time off work by having a documented process. This makes life a lot easier in numerous instances that include being sick, going on vacation, or training a new hire.
Taking Time Off Can Be Scary
-It’s easy to feel disposable if everything goes smoothly while you’re away, but rest assured that no one will see it that way, it’s more a sign of you being a great leader.
The Ball Was Dropped
-Do not make excuses, a simple apology and note that something will get done right away will do.
-The Eisenhower Decision Matrix essentially places all activities into one of two categories, important or urgent. Prioritize what is most urgent first and then get to the other important tasks.
Communicating With Your Boss and Colleagues
-You are protected by law from disclosing any information beyond the fact that you are unable to work for medical reasons. The general consensus is that it’s better to disclose less than more.
Getting Back Into the Swing of Things
-Kasey advises saving boring or busy work for the end of your time off to ease your way back into working without taxing yourself.
Resources
-First Opinion
-Teladoc
-MDLIVE
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/othersideofsales/support