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i_worstofall t1_ixx25pn wrote

Yeah, I just tapped on this notification because the title reminded me of a time I called out sick, and then settled back into my sweaty, feverish, nightmarish fugue, relieved I’d gotten that out of the way; the next day I discovered I only THOUGHT I’d called out. Accidentally pulled a no-call-no-show. I still cringe about it.

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omegatotal t1_ixxlop9 wrote

shit like this is why I call out the day before if I start feeling sick, including text messages my boss, and tell them if I feel better in the morning I'll make it in otherwise, don't expect me.

anytime they say text messages are not 'legitimate' way to call out, I just be like well it's documented that I sent it, and you reach out to me via text give me instructions so..

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aasdfhdjkkl t1_ixxty4j wrote

I always call in sick the night before because otherwise I might have to wake up early for no reason. Plus, that way my boss knows I'm not coming in as soon as she shows up to work at the ass-crack of dawn. I work at a daycare so knowing how many employees will be there is extremely important for legal reasons.

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superjanna t1_ixybe3k wrote

I can call out via email, in fact it’s preferred so we have written time stamped confirmation from both staffer and supervisor! And I will use “schedule send” in gmail the night before so I don’t have to wake up

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Raichu7 t1_ixytxuc wrote

That’s great if you start feeling sick the day before, but if you wake up feeling sick how were you supposed to have predicted the future?

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evileyeball t1_ixxpmqu wrote

I've called in sick twice in my life and I would not have the second time if my wife hadn't forced my hand knowing I was sicker than I believed I was (I thought I could do it sick because I work from home and wouldnt get anyone else sick)

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bigCinoce t1_ixylsfb wrote

If you work from home you don't really have to call in sick..

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XMilkyMoo t1_ixysnjn wrote

You can be too sick to do your job properly even if contagion isn't a worry. I'd hate to be on a call with a client while loopy from a fever.

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