January 12, 2009
Guru was just throwing back the duvet when disciple Andrew got in touch to alert him to the 2009 Sick Day Calendar, produced by US career advice blog Jobacle.
According to the site, the calendar is designed so employees can strategically plan sickies in order to maximize time away from the office. But the calendar can actually aid embattled HR folk as it highlights days that have 'optimal sick day potential' - the days that bridge standard holidays or weekends.
Here are some examples of the 2009 dates...
Friday 16 & Tuesday 20 January: You have a dream. And it's five straight days away from your boss's ugly mug and Microsoft Outlook. Call in sick on Friday, January 16 and Tuesday, January 20. Winter's in full swing and the "flu" is hard to fight.
Friday 13 February: Romance has a price. You think it's easy work laying down all those rose petals, honey? Better take off before V-Day to prep.
Tuesday 17 March: Too many drunks on the road for St. Patrick's Day. Better phone this one in.
Guru congratulates Andrew on producing such a fine piece of work, something worthy of Yours Truly himself. Despite being US-focused it can easily be adapted for use by UK workers, er, sorry... used by employers to get a heads up on likely trends in sickness absence.
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