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Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Nobody: 12:03pm On Jan 30, 2013 |
On Jan. 31, Deborah Ford will retire from the U.S. Postal Service after 44 years without using any of her sick days. Though her colleagues and the local media, including the Detroit Free Press, applaud her level of commitment, Ford, 64, doesn't see what the big deal is. Born and raised in Detroit, Ford will be retiring from her job in payroll and timekeeping management for the city's main post office. "I was trying to do the best I could, and that just evolved into working all my scheduled days," Ford said. Ford said when she was sick, she would simply "shake it off." For appointments, say, with the doctor, she would use vacation days. "It's going to be tough to replace her - not only her attendance but her knowledge of the years she has done timekeeping," said Tony Carnagie, a financial programs compliance manager, who has worked with Ford for more than 15 years. Most of Ford's co-workers knew about her track record, when the USPS awarded her for 30 years of service. Ford said her father, who is 86 years old and never took a sick days in 30 years, also doesn't see what the fuss is about. "It's just part of our work ethic," she said. Ford said she is looking forward to retirement but doesn't have any specific plans, besides spending more time with her father. "I'll rest up and see where life takes me. Do some volunteer work, take some enrichment classes - the usual stuff," she said. For now, she is training someone to do her job, which she says, she won't particularly miss. "You don't miss the brick and mortar," she said. "I'll miss the people, the lives you touched and the lives that touched your life." Not taking a sick day won't be for naught. Ford has a sick-leave balance of 4,508 hours, which will allow her a 5 percent increase in her pension. http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/postal-worker-retires-44-years-without-sick-day-204326090--abc-news-savings-and-investment.html 3 Likes
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Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Kokofi(m): 1:46pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
I believ Deborah Ford is not only committed but also very disciplined in her work style, & that's why she strives to be @her work station whenevr duty calls. I tink she liked wat she's doin and that's why she nevr wanted to miss working at any paticular time. I also had d same trait in me; i met d target in 2011 but i couldn't beat the target last year as flood almost washed away my house. I lov what i do & dats because d stress brings out d best in me. But kudoz to d lady... She's a true gem 6 Likes |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by ifihearam: 4:50pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Some people like work sha |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by brownlord: 4:54pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
i be think say na shoulder them dey put govt. work? anyway she still be learner, make she gather mind fly come niger, come visit our post office, or Nigeria Railway....abi make she try visit our public school her life will never remain the same |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Soskid(m): 4:54pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Workometer 3 Likes |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by TeeSeven(m): 4:56pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
From her dad's track record too, I can see some strong genes at work here, couple with a high sense of duty. Our 9ja peeps need to learn something here. Congrats to you Ford. |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Humanbeans(m): 4:57pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
44 years in a paid employment!!!. Its unimaginable that someone will spend that amount of years serving a company,, when is she going to have fun, and adventure, its really sad. But still she has been a faithful servant, Enjoy your retirement,madam |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Nightshift(m): 4:59pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
She rendered full service to her country . Being patriotic till the last day at work , fulfilling Jefferson's request .... |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by saintandsinnerz: 5:01pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Industrious woman from an industrious country wishing if this bunch of indolent civil civil servants from our shores can borrow a leaf from her! Enjoy your retirement dear |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by SlyIg(f): 5:01pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Dem d get alomo bitter dia? |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by vizboy(m): 5:01pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
na wa oh try am for naija na |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by 2legit2qwt: 5:02pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Times when people take sick time off for common cold/flu, co-workers even ask them to leave for fear of contacting sore throat, as in soreness of the throat That's definitely commendable |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by pekelepekele(m): 5:06pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
That can't happen in Nigeria where most people are faking illness to flex themselves and another thing is that the company she is working for is probably doing well and not owing her if not it is not possible |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Abujafood: 5:07pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
I knew some how that this person wouldn't be a Nigerian. Not generalizing but Nigerian Civil Servants love sick days whether they're sick or not! Back to topic, this is a record worth emulating! Happy retirement madam! |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by manny4life(m): 5:11pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Nice, what a dedicated worker. Me sef, I've been on the job for four years and counting and hadn't used one day of sick leave... |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by emilyone(f): 5:14pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
those are dedicated workers, not the type you find here who would purpose apply for maternity leave almost every year |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by pharuk: 5:14pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
44 YEARS!! God4bid Govt work for that long Glad am Nigerian, the entrepreneur spirit in me won’t let that happen 1 Like |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Asis(m): 5:14pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
SlyIg: Dem d get alomo bitter dia?lolz |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Chinwem(f): 5:15pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Whatsoever your hands find to do, do it with all your might For there in is no work, or device, or knowledge, or wisdom in the grave where we goeth Ecclesiastes 9:10 1 Like |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Sweetapple007(f): 5:15pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Workaholic, congrat to her. |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by laivwire(m): 5:19pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
i hope she feels fulfilled after putting in so much. |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by swit16(f): 5:20pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Kudos to her. Its nt in Nigerian setting that some people work frm 7am-7pm. She will even break down without realising it |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Nobody: 5:20pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
She is a mumu |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by kalunomics(m): 5:32pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Prof Corruption: She is a mumudefinitely a nigerian! |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Skipfr(m): 5:34pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Na only 4 Yankee u go fit do such. If u try am here OYO 4 u. Wen dem go wan sack u dem nr go remember all d sacrifices. |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by tellwisdom: 5:43pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Please lets pray for the sick ..Get well soon ma'am |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by Grendel(m): 5:44pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
This one na news? |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by brownlord: 5:47pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Skipfr: Na only 4 Yankee u go fit do such. If u try am here OYO 4 u. Wen dem go wan sack u dem nr go remember all d sacrifices. No mind am, mk e come nja, dem go even sack self say because she too put the work for head, i love nigeria my con3 jarre |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by brownlord: 5:51pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Grendel: This one na news? No na poem, as e no be plane crash, or bomb blast or any news to discredit Good luck or to call am retardeen, e no go fit be news to u, idiot 2 Likes |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by andyanders: 6:03pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
God's doing. May His name be praised. |
Re: Postal Worker Retires After 44 Years Without Sick Day by biolabee(m): 6:04pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
emilyone: those are dedicated workers, not the type you find here who would purpose apply for maternity leave almost every year If the company policy allows a pregnant woman to go to maternity leave why are you angry And logically it is very difficult to get mat leave within twelve calendar months except it is a clean process like Ovulation and conception in the last month of mat leave and nine months of carrying the birth Are you not a woman na wa o |
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