In my first corporate role. Feeling pretty sick (sore throat, headache, cold sweats). How to ask to use a sick day tomorrow? Also do I ask in advance I want to use 2 sick days, or just ask the 2nd day I’m still sick.. what’s considered best practice

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It really depends on your manager or team but all I ask is for my directs to send me a slack note telling me they’re taking a sick day. I don’t need a reason or explanation since it’s their time to use.

If you think you need two days, you can say you’ll likely be out the next few days or you can play it by ear and send a note morning of if that makes you feel more comfortable.

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I agree with PM1, I would just send an IM to your manager & anyone else you had plans of connecting with the days you’ll be out letting them know you’re sick and taking the day off.

Considering we live in a world where we were all effected by a global pandemic, tell your manager you are sick and cannot come to work. Get better because that’s more important.

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How long have you been there? If it’s longer than 3 months just attend stand up, and when it’s your time to speak let the team know you’ve been feeling sick and give your update, afterwards tell your manager you’d like to take the rest of the day off.

I’ve been there 5 months

I’ve been there 5 months - for context

I usually do sick days day by day and let them know each new day if I am still sick. I would send an email that you’re not feeling well and are taking a sick day. No need to elaborate.

A classic: I’ll let you know when I feel like coming back

Say something about being under the weather and needing to take some time to rest and get better. You will follow up in the next day or 2 to see how you feel

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