I just returned from work today, and was exchanging my holiday stories with my colleagues. I told them that I got a bout of gastro over the Christmas holidays and was not able to do much over a couple days. He suggested that I get a doctor's certificate for the days that I was sick and submit them to the HR department, essentially converting my Annual Leave Days to Sick Days.
I came home today and though about his suggestion. It does have some merit.
- Sick days are stricter to obtained, and needs to be backed up with some documentation like a doctor's certificate.
- You have the freedom to do whatever you want on your Annual Leave Days, but on your Sick Days, you are only allow to recover from your illness.
- When you depart from your job, your Annual Leave Days are worth more and than your Sick Days, so it is worth more in your pocket.
However, during the days that I was sick, I didn't visit the doctor, so I can't claim or get a doctor's certificate. Maybe next time.
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