“Not working” can refer to a few different situations, primarily unemployment, being too sick to work, or facing unhealthy work conditions.
When to Stay Home (Sickness): According to experts at Keck Medicine of USC, you should not go to work if you have a fever, a hacking cough, a killer headache, yellow/green nasal discharge, or a cold with sneezing and coughing.
Reasons for Absence: Acceptable reasons to not work include illness, urgent family matters, or unexpected emergencies. It is important to follow company policy when notifying employers.
Unemployment & Perspective: While unemployment can be a challenging period, some perspectives, such as those discussed on Living By Faith Blog, suggest that being unemployed is not a sin and that needs can be met through faith during this time.
Unhealthy Work Environment: Sometimes “not working” is a result of an toxic environment. Key red flags that make a workplace unsustainable include high staff turnover, lack of recognition, bullying, poor communication, and extreme micromanagement. If you’d like, I can: Help you craft a professional call-in message. Suggest resources for finding new employment. Give you tips for addressing a toxic workplace. Let me know which of these fits your situation.
5 of the Best Reasons To Miss Work (And 4 of the Worst) | Indeed.com
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