An odd story from Italy…
An Italian postwoman won three bodybuilding competitions while she was off sick with a sprained wrist, a Trieste daily reported Monday. The 40-year-old woman, identified as A.C., is under investigation for defrauding the Post Office from April to November, the paper reported. Last year an Italian judge was reported for taking part in sailing events while off sick and a teacher for sending in sick notes while on holiday in Central America. Italy’s civil service has a poor record for absenteeism, clocking up about an average four days more than the private sector. Civil Service Minister Renato Brunetta has launched an ‘anti-slacker’ crusade which has made him one of Italy’s most popular ministers.
I guess if you’re on sick leave with a sprained wrist it means you shouldn’t compete in a bodybuilding contest.
