killamarsh

I have to agree with this post. Since i have lived in the Uk I feel like I have always had a runny nose be it in winter or any other season. But when Iv'e gone back to oz for a holiday they have disapreared. Before I move to the Uk, I rarely ever had this problem - only when I had a cold and that didn't keep me off work. My rule of thumb is - if I can get out of bed and eat breakfast i can go to work - same rule applies to my son going to school. - what a hard mum I am. Good thing about this is that my son knows not to put it on. so when he really isn't feeling well it's totally genuine and he really is ill.

alipally

My friend works for the Local council... all the girls in her office take their full entitlement of sick EVERY year... to the point where they compare how many days they've each had.

The guys in the factory where OH works are much the same... then they all moan when they get crap salary awards.... OH has had 4 days sick in 17 years service... He's paid very well for his efforts, but it has been a question payment by results!!!

I was reading something about sickies being a national pasttime in Australia!!! Not true I'm sure! , but as I've already demonstrated, I think it's just as rife right here! Not that I'm passing judgement or anything... I'm partial to a duvet day myself!!!

rabsody

A lot of employers bar govt. do not roll sick leave entitlement over, very few of mine have, and this explains why plenty of employees use their entire quota every year.

Sounds like you have a good deal there! The norm (private sector) is usually 5-6 days a year.

rabsody

p.s. I would agree that you get lurgies here, just like the UK but I think you just feel healthier here (maybe it's the weather and being outdoors more).

NickyC

It's the law that sick leave is accumulated from year to year. The QLD Department of Employment and Industrial Relations website states 'Any unused paid sick leave entitlement is carried over into subsequent years'.

http://www.wageline.qld.gov.au/leave...eave_faqs.html

Every employer I've ever had (in NSW) always rolled over sick leave. If you've never had sick pay rolled over then I'd check with them - sounds like your employer could be a bit dodgy.

rabsody

haha, that would be right!! thanks for the info. i looked back at my last contract and it says it was cumulative so i stand corrected. the couple that didn't were v small businesses (i.e. 2 staff) who didn't bother much with rules and regulations!

i'm at uni now so i don't need to worry thankfully!

killamarsh

ahh a duvet (doona) day is different from a sickie

allison

I hope so or I would be out of a job! No seriously i was kept busy over July/August with flu season. Also see alot of giardia ie dairrhoeal infection (most of the locals are on tank water) It seems to occur after heavy rains!

My 2y old is in day care and so far (touch wood) she hasn't had a day off sick in 6m. Unlike UK when she was constantly snotty and crook!

I have had a fair few minor ailments this year and also a recurrence of psoriasis (which I haven't had in 21y) I have put it down to the stress of moving and hosue buying. Now looking forward to a healthier summer!