On the other hand, I sympathize with the employers and other employees left "holding the bag" when someone calls in sick.Yes, it's hard enough doing your job during this season without having to do someone else's, too. That often leads to resentment toward the absent employee.And, yes, I agree that there are instances of goldbricking (i.e., calling in sick when you aren't sick at all). But still...
I've recently started watching Veronica Mars this season and thought last night's episode was awesome.
SVU had the return of Mariska Hargitay to the series after her maternity leave and she came back amid a trio of guest stars: Chris Sarandon, Bob Saget, and Bernadette Peters. Nice mystery this week.