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“I have a personal emergency and I need the day”. As long as you’re not doing it often, this should be enough
Rising Star
Tbh I don’t care anymore. I was so overworked and gave work life my everything eventually realized everyone is replaceable and I rather focus on my mental health and personal priorities than serving someone and their organization.
Chief
“Sorry for the late notice, but I’ve had some personal matters come up that need my immediate attention today. I’ll need the day off.”
Its interesting you need to give a reason considering you’re in tech. We’ve had people call off 2 minutes before our morning standup saying things like “I’m taking the day off today” with no reason and nobody asks questions.
Enthusiast
Covid
Sorry boss but im suffering from anal blindness this morning. Whats that, you ask? It means i dont see my ass coming to work today. Have a nice day! 😂
Rising Star
Slipped in bathroom? Fainted? Dog sick? Parents or spouse emergency? Fire 🔥? Theft? 😅
I misplaced my laptop. Will not be online for the day.
Chief
Have you used this before?
Enthusiast
Interesting responses. I dont give any explanation. I simply update ny calendar, automatic replies, and let my manager know that I need to take an unexpected day off or sick day with no explanation. 90% of the time, these days turn into personal days (relax, read, hit the gym, cook, etc). I do this 4 times a year at minimum, usually when I wake up and straight up don't feel like working
Enthusiast
Nope! She's never asked any questions. When I joined her team, she just told me that I don't need to *request* time off - I can just take it whenever
Pipe broke, house flooded? I usually just say I have an emergency and don’t share details, creates good boundaries and you don’t have to lie.
Food poisoning
Enthusiast
This is the way. They don't want to hear details, they don't want you to come in, and they don't worry about it being contagious.
Visual Storyteller
Uh. Be a man and just tell them you’re taking a day off 🤷
Stomach bug
Rising Star
Sick day
Helps to have a PCP so you can send them an email and quickly get a doctor's note for FMLA
PCP?
Go into your boss’s office and trust the wrong fart. Audibly
Enthusiast
I usually go for family emergency or say my dog chewed sumn and needs attention asap
Just say it’s a mental health day if anyone asks!