The vast majority of us know the rules for starting a new job; don't be late, dress smart, look enthusiastic... oh, and turn up.
Apprentice winner Lee McQueen has been in the firing line (geddit?) this week for calling in sick on the first day of his new job. Nightmare.
It can be bad enough making that call to the boss when you're not coming in, but when your boss is Sir Alan Sugar and you beat 20,000 applicants to the job, it's not going to go down well.
It's not great PR for Sir Alan either, after apprentice Michelle Dewbury went awol a couple of years ago and his choice to hire Lee, who lied on his CV, was criticised. He could've done with a better start.
I do feel sorry for Lee though, I can't imagine he'd have won many friends in his new work place if he'd gone in and infected the rest of the staff with his virus. But he'd better make a good impression when he does start!
Helen
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