Give the guy a break. Chaps only asking a question!
We all know we get ill because of various reasons doing this job, but as we must be 100% fit to fly, even minor illness will see us off work. It is also true to say that when ill the last thing you need is questions from your work collegues or even worse somebody telling the company they think you may be swinging the lead.
That said what do you do about an individual who is always claiming to be off sick when you know 110% he is in the pub/on holiday. The question is not about somebody who you have doubts about, but somebody who you know is taking the p
! Most of the time it will have little or no effect on you, but how would you feel if his pretend sick days directly cost you money or a special occasion with family etc.
Case in point:
Pilot called in sick at last minute (was infact downtown with his mates!) Other crew member who was on ovetime has his roster changed to cover for the sickness, but as a result of the changes loses much of his overtime payment.
Trip to the bike shed in this instant would seem the appropriate course of action, but when the guy pulling a sickie shows no remorse and you know he has done it before and will do it again, who is the low life then?
Before you all get on your high horse and shoot squares down in flames think about this:
If an individual steals constantly (be it money, time off or anything else you consider of value) either directly or indirectly from you or your mates. - What would you do?