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I don't use many of my 10 sick days-- maybe 2 or 3 a year. In 2000 I had walking pnuemonia and was out for almost 3 weeks, and that was not written up or even discussed. My bosses didn't want me at work, andn I was more or less working from home anyway.
But I do believe in using every ounce of vacation and personal days given to you. They ARE a benefit and often, when not used, employee productiivity suffers, burnout happens, etc. However, preparing and planning for a vacation and recovering from a vacation can spark productivity like nothhing else.
for ex: i leave next wednesday and will be out of the office unttiil jan 2... i'm so energized and busy thiis week trying to get stuff done, anticipate needs in my absense, etc...
I have been known, once in a rare while, to call in sick for a "mental health day." Once in a rare while, I believe this to be a legitimate use of my sick time. But abused, or someone who calls in sick once a week/every other week/whatever--yes, that would be cause for question.
I just guess I've never given my bosses cause for concern. ANd in a company that's gone from 160 to 9 in 3 years and I'm one of the remaining 9 and now 2nd in command... well, i'm a valued employeee, i get my work done, so they allow me liberal amounts of time off and flexible work hours.
Company policy is 3 weeks plus the week between Xmas and New Years off, 2 personal days, 10 sick days-but if documented illness puts you over, its OK (like my walking pneumonia).
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