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[fromtheuk]

Now that my school is 'dieing' to hold onto me for another year........

It's pertinent to mention I've taken no sick days yet.

If I were to suddenly feel unwell, how many days would you take off in total (not necessarily all in a row) before the next contract starts on May 14th?

[nobbyken]

Keep them in case you need them.
They're not holidays. If you cry wolf and say your sick, I think the school will make your life more difficult. Next time you may be genuinely ill, who's going to believe you?

Also, you may feel guilty.

[fromtheuk]

True. But when the new contract starts, the days I haven't used over the last year are gone.

[Countrygirl]

I know it's not smart to reply to fromtheuk's post, but I can't resist.

Sick days are for days that you are sick. Hence, the term "Sick Days". And I mean physically sick and not mentally sick. This is not some kind of holiday time that you are entitled to. Of course it's not rolled over to the next contract period. Do you also take the day off when it's your birthday?

As my dad would say, 'You've never worked a hard day's work in your life!'

Grow up.

[mrsquirrel]

[Dome Vans]

In the meantime, here's some of my poetry:

Glasgow
by Dome Vans

[mrsquirrel]

[cruisemonkey]

You should take the 15 calendar days 'sick leave' just before what ever holidays you have coming, and the two weeks 'home leave' you get for re-signing. This should give about a month and a half off.

[fromtheuk]

I can't because the lovely GEPIK people said I have to take it in July, after the next contract starts. They say the 2 weeks for renewal can't be during class time and must be delayed until summer vacation.

[mrsquirrel]

Rubbish you should fight for it