Sick Day-Calling In

Since I am currently sick I figured I would make a post about getting sick and calling out. When I worked in the Bibbdidi Bobbidi Boutique I was constantly sick because of touching the little kids faces and hands. I also had an awful respiratory thing from the hair spray fumes. Hopefully I won't be sick as much this time around! So my very first week of training I woke up one morning with a high fever and found out I had strep throat.I was in a panic worried that I was going to be sent home for being sick. I called the managers and found out that if I got a doctors note I could miss a certain amount of days (I want to say it was 5-6) and it would only be 1 point ( you can only do this once). One girl however was sick at first and just didn't call or show up for a week. DONT do this or they will send you home. You HAVE to call!

 The point system works like this.
 1 second-2 hours late = 1/2 point
2 hours late- whole day = 1 point
 3 "no shows" (not calling in) result in being termed

 You can get 3 points in 30 days 6 in 60 etc before getting a reprimand. Upon a 4th reprimand you are termed. However to have a good rehire status for extending etc you cannot have more than 5 points or 1 reprimand. The system is kind of confusing, but once it is explained to you in person it makes more sense. When you get a reprimand you have to sit down with a manager and sign off acknowledging you know what could happen next if you continue on. Calling in was a simple process. You simply call the number Disney provides and state if the day is sick or personal. As a college program participant it doesn't matter if it is sick or personal, but they have to ask that because the system is a bit different for normal full time employees.

 However some of my friends in different departments called their managers directly to call in ( they were in Entertainment)

 Another concern people have is what doctor they will see. Unless you are from Central Florida your doctor obviously won't be nearby. I had to use the urgent care right outside of Downtown Disney. I do believe they have a shuttle that will pick up college program students with out cars as well! CVS also has a service called the minute clinic. This would be a good place to go for something simple like a strep test etc.

 Just make sure to take care of yourself, get rest, and wash your hands frequently and you will be fine! Wish me luck in feeling better :)

What To Do While You Wait

So I had my phone interview on Friday. I was pretty pleased with it, and it lasted 19 minutes. Now all I have left to do at this moment is wait. I constantly check my dash hoping for exciting movement. I am also currently waiting to hear back for the DCP. It seems like so many people on the Facebook group have heard back already. No one has gotten BBB or PL though so hopefully that is why I haven't heard anything! While I am waiting I am trying to keep myself busy so I don't become too glued to my dash.

Currently, I am watching The Big Bang Theory. I really didn't know how amazing this show was until lately. Another amazing thing is the caramel apple pops that you can only buy in Fall seasons. I am not a fan of Fall because it starts getting dark earlier and it means the cold is coming. Hence why I am SOO excited to move to Orlando. I do however love Halloween and I cannot decide what to dress up as. I have been browsing and these pictures have given me some good inspiration.

This, minus the baby. But my boyfriend isn't too excited about being Flynn.

Love the Mary Poppins and Bert idea. Bratyon is even willing to dress as Bert, but where on earth will he find that jacket?! Btw- These kids are PRESH

I love the Eric and Ariel idea, but then again that would require me to start going to the gym to wear that mermaid bikini!

Anyone else notice a theme here?! Ha. I think it is very apparent I need to be hired for Disney, now!