Different work cultures and policies allow for more casual forms of communication, so use whatever form of communication your job prefers. 15 December 2021.Ĭall off over phone, email, or text depending on your company policy. X Expert Source Brandy DeOrnellas, PCC, ESQ.Ĭareer & Life Transition Coach Expert Interview. Mental health days are as important as days we take to recover from being sick. Don’t feel ashamed for needing a mental health day. Ultimately, though, call off whatever day you need.That way your boss won't be too suspicious, since everyone is getting sick. Try to fake sick when someone else at work is or has recently been sick, or if it's flu season.You don’t want your boss to see your fake illness as an affront. Don’t fake sick right after you’ve had an altercation at work, or after you’ve done a lot of grumbling.So try to call in sick on a random, uneventful day in the middle of the week so as not to raise your boss's suspicions: if you pick the wrong day to fake sick, it’ll be a lot harder to make a convincing case for yourself. Calling off on a Friday or Monday might make them think you just want a long weekend. If possible, don't play hooky on the day you have your boring team meeting, or your boss might think you're trying to get out of attending. This article has been viewed 6,295,613 times.Ĭall off on a day that won't raise suspicion. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. There are 8 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. In addition to her formal education, she has multiple coaching certifications, including a Professional Coaching Certification from The University of California, Davis, and a Relationship Coach Certification from Prepare/Enrich. She also holds a BA in Social Welfare and a BA in Political Science from The University of California, Berkeley. Brandy holds a JD from Harvard Law School. She is a former attorney with more than three years of experience as a coach. She also serves company founders and small business owners. Brandy DeOrnellas is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in life and career aspirations and transitions. and by wikiHow staff writer, Dev Murphy, MA.

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