Here a little event that could have happened anywhere, but did happen in Colombia just before we finished up our contract.
Pauline got a little sick one afternoon. With a mild fever, she took the day off in bed. The next day, fever gone, she returned to work and was asked by her supervisor for a doctor-signed certificate proving that her first missed day of work in 18 months was really caused by an illness. Where is the circle of trust ?
So she went to see the doctor, who refused to sign a form for someone who was feeling better. Sorry, I don't sign for the ex-febrile. Obviously, she should have crossed town in the 40 degree heat when ill and bed-ridden to receive, not medical treatment, but a signature.
Like I said, this little paradox can and does happen in most countries. Just seemed like a nice little catch-22 to wrap up our time in Colombia.
Pauline got a little sick one afternoon. With a mild fever, she took the day off in bed. The next day, fever gone, she returned to work and was asked by her supervisor for a doctor-signed certificate proving that her first missed day of work in 18 months was really caused by an illness. Where is the circle of trust ?
So she went to see the doctor, who refused to sign a form for someone who was feeling better. Sorry, I don't sign for the ex-febrile. Obviously, she should have crossed town in the 40 degree heat when ill and bed-ridden to receive, not medical treatment, but a signature.
Like I said, this little paradox can and does happen in most countries. Just seemed like a nice little catch-22 to wrap up our time in Colombia.
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