A workplace “condition” that appears when someone is scheduled to work every third Saturday on a rotating schedule, and they suddenly become unavailable the following week—or just before their next shift—ensuring they never work more than about 10 days in a two-week period.
Symptoms include:
Perfectly timed sick days
Mysterious short-term illnesses
Advanced calendar awareness and selective availability
Symptoms include:
Perfectly timed sick days
Mysterious short-term illnesses
Advanced calendar awareness and selective availability
“Looks like Mike’s got Bradshaw Disease again—third Saturday’s coming up and he’s already calling out.”
by sdf024 April 6, 2026
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