How do I get out of work for a job interview for 1 day next week? I have a big deliverable so partners will notice. Calling in sick feels wrong, especially when they ask what happened after…

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Stomach bug

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Also karma

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Karma for taking care of your career, and not hurting anyone because a good consulting firm should have a backfill available should they need it? No such thing

Just say you have a personal family commitment and take the day off

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Just say you had a dentist appointment. Don’t say you got sick if you don’t sound sick.

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Just tell them you have migraine and need to rest.

What isn’t a disability now?

Call in sick and if they ask what happened say you came down with a cold. They can’t really ask any more than that? Or request an hour or so off for a doctors appointment and return when you’re done.

But then I’m traveling later in the week… lies like this can spiral

I fear you’re overthinking it massively, I do too sometimes but remember sick days can be taken for many reasons not just physical sickness so it’s none of their business if they ask, it says more about them if they penalise you for it

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You don’t owe anyone a reason or explanation. If PTO/sick time is offered as a benefit, use it. You don’t have to explain when you use other benefits. This is no different.

request for a PTO

"I was sick". That's it. Thats all the law requires. You dont owe them a doctor's note or details. They certainly wouldn't "feel wrong" about doing legal things that harm you

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