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Originally Posted by Steph

The person who started the thread on the other board is in the healthcare field as well. He argues that since he's dealt with SARS, violent HIV patients, patient death, etc., he should be permitted to take off as much time as he wants.

It seems he has wonderful benefits but abused them.

Do you have a good benefit package? This job gives me the best dental plan ever. I just have to make time to spend some time in the dentist's chair.

P.S. DM, mail me the dogs & horse

I'm in the Mental Health field, as you know, and we have our share of "dodgy stuff" to deal with!! (e.g., Hepatitis A, B, and C, AIDS/HIV, it goes on and on)... I have to say, I don't know anyone who takes time off over what they should, and definitely no-one who would use his excuse! (Lazy seems right to me!!)

As for benefits, over here all medical/dental treatment is (almost!) free at the point of delivery - that's what the National Health Service is all about. Natch, it is paid for, through our taxes and stuff.

Whatever you do though...... DON'T ask about pensions!!

Oh, btw........ re the dogs and horse.......... NO!!