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Aug 14, 2008 11:56 AM

co worker with attendance issues

by Ms.RN

My co-worker told me she has applied for a new job. From working with her, I know she has a big attendance issues. She frequently calls in, sometimes up to a week at a time. I have this urge to call this place and tell them about her issues. Is it wrong to do this?

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from psalm
Old Aug 14, 2008, 12:13 PM

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Supress the urge...when the organization asks for references, they will find out about the absences.
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from bekindtokittens
Old Aug 15, 2008, 07:33 PM

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When she calls in, does she leave you short-handed? And if so, why would you tell that other employer when you could be rid of an unreliable co-worker?

Man I sound selfish here...
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from SuesquatchRN
Old Aug 15, 2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by graduatenurse View Post
Is it wrong to do this?

Uh, yeah.
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from abundantjoy07
Old Aug 18, 2008, 03:45 PM

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Don't do it. It's not worth it and on some level, I don't think it's right.
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from Jolie
Old Aug 18, 2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Suesquatch View Post
Uh, yeah.
I agree.

Another consideration: Most facilities have policies and procedures that guide how they obtain reference information about potential hires. They follow strict guidelines in obtaining this information in order to protect the rights of the applicant and prevent liability on their own behalf. They are not likely to accept or welcome unsolicited information from an outside source. Too often that comes from someone (former spouse, co-worker, etc.) with an agenda.
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from puresass
Old Aug 18, 2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by graduatenurse View Post
My co-worker told me she has applied for a new job. From working with her, I know she has a big attendance issues. She frequently calls in, sometimes up to a week at a time. I have this urge to call this place and tell them about her issues. Is it wrong to do this?
baaaad karma.
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No. 7
from ktwlpn
Old Aug 18, 2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by graduatenurse View Post
My co-worker told me she has applied for a new job. From working with her, I know she has a big attendance issues. She frequently calls in, sometimes up to a week at a time. I have this urge to call this place and tell them about her issues. Is it wrong to do this?
YES-and aren't you glad you may be getting rid of her?
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