Wow

[The Dad Fisherman]

I guess the big question is how many sick days does he get a year.

If he gets a set amount of sick time per year I have no issue with it....but if he uses sick time that comes under "Supervisors Discretion" then this is REALLLY un-cool

[Mike P]

As a state employee, let's just say that his sick time is generous. Probably more generous than mine, as I only have 20 months in with the Commonwealth. Terry has something like 17 years in. And my sick leave is far from stingy.

I have a pretty good idea how this whole thing came about. It's really pathetic. To let petty jealousies put a man's livelihood, home and family in jeopardy....

I can assure you that the person who sent that anonymous letter isn't doing it as an outraged taxpayer.

The irony is, if Terry worked a midnight to 7 shift, took a paid detail the next day, and banged in sick the following night, no one would care.

[Raven]

its one thing to play hooky and get paid sick time

quite another to run a business simultaneously and get paid for both.

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by Raven

its one thing to play hooky and get paid sick time

quite another to run a business simultaneously and get paid for both.

Nobody said he was calling in sick to take charters. A lot of State Troopers have side jobs. Some run construction businesses, landscaping, plumbing, stuff like that. The nature of the job is such that if you have seniority, you can arrange your shifts to be able to have a side job. I know of no rule that states that you can't have a second job on your days off. Even I can have a part time job as long as it doesn't involve practicing law--I could run a charter operation, work in a tackle shop, be a shore guide--you name it. The way the economy is going---I may have to before too long.

The complaint is that he may have called in sick after doing one shift, running a charter, and then being too beat to report for his next one.

[Raven]

ahhhhh i see........ said the blind man

i stand corrected... thanks

[fishbones]

Originally Posted by Karl F

Amen, and very well said...

Channel 4 should investigate the last time Bob Lobel drew a sober breath on air... .... "Enquiring" minds want to know..

Terry, hang in there... and it is a shame how often the knives come out, at all levels of fishing...

Lobel was pushed out the door a few months back at channel 4.

My understanding of state employees and sick time, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, is that if it's not used, it accrues. They are either going to take the time off or get paid for it. The state has already budgeted the sick time and the cost of replacing the employee. It's not hurting the Commonwealth if someone calls out sick.

I think the state employees who are showing up for work and not doing anything are the ones who should be investigated.

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by fishbones

Lobel was pushed out the door a few months back at channel 4.

My understanding of state employees and sick time, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, is that if it's not used, it accrues. They are either going to take the time off or get paid for it. The state has already budgeted the sick time and the cost of replacing the employee. It's not hurting the Commonwealth if someone calls out sick.

I think the state employees who are showing up for work and not doing anything are the ones who should be investigated.

When he called in sick his position is not filled either, so no one gets paid O.T. to fill his spot, I doubt. I could be wrong. But they do get to save thier days from when they start until they retire or separate from service.

[Jenn]

I am really not sure if I have an opinion on whether this is right or wrong considering the circumstances. I can tell you I would be pretty peesed if someone ratted me out for taking a sick day to go fishing or whatever.....not that I have EVER done that of course....

[striperman36]

howie carr's now on the bus too
http://bostonherald.com/news/opinion...icleid=1121077

dim wit journalist

[Swimmer]

The only thing that bothers me it is a faceless/anonymous accusation. If this was private industry no one would investigate an anonymous charge like this. I'll bet the M.S.P. doesn't either.