Best way to take a very last minute day off of work?

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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

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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.

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“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.”

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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.

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Slipped in bathroom? Fainted? Dog sick? Parents or spouse emergency? Fire 🔥? Theft? 😅

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Have you used this before?

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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

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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

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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.

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Food poisoning

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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.

Uh. Be a man and just tell them you’re taking a day off 🤷

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Stomach bug

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

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!

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