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Re: Is this sexism?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Thu, 28 Jun 2001 22:29:38 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Shiri Dori writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Maggie Cambron writes:
> > Wow, both Larry AND Selçuk agree with something I said in debate (oh happy
> > day!).
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> > Magi (who generally posts here with fear and trepidation because of the mental
> > energy expenditure involved in trying to defend oneself once one's views
> > have been stated)
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> <grinning>
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> Well, it must really be your lucky day! I agree too. I don't think the
> government should regulate this either. It was made as a suggestion for
> private companies to decide for themselves - with the explanation of why it
> may be worth it for the company. Hearing what other people said, it may
> indeed not be worthy - but I don't know. I'm biased here since I know what's
> good for me, and staying at home during the 1-2 worst days of my period is
> good for me. I had a big problem with this this year - I had to go home sick
> from school, after friends of mine convinced me to go to the nurse (since I
> was looking and feeling horrible). During one term, the sick days I amassed
> combined with going to Israel during school days (to take college tests)
> almost caused me to get an "N" mark (unsatisfactory attendance) on my report
> card in a few major subjects. So what I'm saying is, the suggestion came
> from my personal need and maybe (very possibly) it isn't applicable to
> everyone. But I think maybe my resources are worth enough to a company in
> order to hire me even with those sick days.
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> Or maybe I'll work independently and give myself sick days. ;-)
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> -Shiri
Shiri,
When you return to Israel, will you not have to serve in the military? Do
they take your monthly cycle into consideration when they order you to fall in?
As far as companies are concerned, you may be able to have a few options.
Lots of places offer flexible working hours that allow you to earn time off
without having to dip into holidays and sick days. An extra 30 minutes a day
can get you a a day off every three weeks. :-) Or you can work reduced hours
and be able to change your schedule from week to week.
Jude
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| (...) <grinning> Well, it must really be your lucky day! I agree too. I don't think the government should regulate this either. It was made as a suggestion for private companies to decide for themselves - with the explanation of why it may be worth (...) (23 years ago, 28-Jun-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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