Hussain
In this post, OP reminisces about an incident that occurred about 15 years ago while they were an apprentice at a prominent coal mine in Germany. The coal industry was in decline, leading to financial constraints and an atmosphere of proving one’s usefulness, particularly within the management ranks. In response to what they perceived as an excessive number of sick days taken by apprentices, the top manager of their section called a meeting to address the issue. The manager presented a detailed report with statistics and charts, emphasizing the need for apprentices to personally deliver their sick notices on the first day of absence.
OP then had his own experience falling ill with a stomach bug shortly after this policy was introduced. When they called in to report their illness, they were instructed to hand in their notice personally to the manager. Although aware that this requirement might not be entirely legal, OP complied with it. He arrived at the workplace, introduced himself to a room full of company higher-ups, and presented his doctor’s note, which led to a somewhat embarrassing situation for the management. This incident eventually contributed to the company reconsidering its approach to managing sick leave for apprentices, resulting in the rule being lifted.
Keep on scrolling down below to read the whole story narrated by OP and make sure to read it till the end.
1. OP was in an apprenticeship in a coal mine which was a renowned German company, in that company you have to do 3 years of apprenticeship to become an electrician.
2. The coal sector in Germany was in decline at that time so it was cheaper to import coal from China, Poland, or Australia so the company got subsidies by the state.
3. One day all apprentices were called into a meeting with the top managers of their section and they told them that they had too many sick leaves
4. The manager had a PowerPoint presentation which showed how many days they took the leave and what the reason for their leaves
5. The manager’s idea was from now on apprentices would have to give their sick notice to him personally in his office because he thought they were faking their sickness to get leaves.
6. A week after the meeting OP got a bad stomach so he went to the doctor, and the doctor gave him a notice in which he was instructed to not go under people for a couple of days.
7. The manager told OP that he had to hand him the notice personally when OP phoned the receptionist and that’s because the manager thought OP was faking it
8. OP went to the office to hand his manager the notice, the manager was in a meeting with higher-ups.
9. The manager invited OP into the room full of people and told OP to introduce himself to everyone
10. When OP was asked why he was there, OP pulled out his doctor’s notice and said as you instructed I have to give you my doctor’s notice in person
11. Listening to this people got concerned and later the rule about handing in the doctor’s notice was lifted
12. This user wanted to know how many people ended up catching the disease
13. Those reactions would have been priceless!
14. Users praised OP for getting the rule rescinded
15. This is hilarious lol
16. Stupid rules don’t last forever in the end they got to be rescinded
17. Well indeed it was brilliant, what do you think?
Let us know your thoughts about this in the comment section below and don’t forget to like and share it with your friends and family. Stay tuned with Defused for more content. Thank You!
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings