Texting work due to absence

[Annoy]

Would it be unreasonable to text the mobile number I have been given for work absences rather than call it?.... I feel really rough and really don’t want to speak to anyone!

Depends what your policy says. Mine is specifically a call. Is there someone who can all on your behalf?

If the policy states to call then call.

I have to speak to someone.

If your sickness policy says call then you have to call.

Sorry your are feeling rough.

I have to call for an absence.

Yes. A text can be missed, not delivered etc.

Most absence policies require you to call, sorry!

Hope you feel better soon

You might find it's an answering machine

Always call. If there is a voicemail leave one and call again.

Sorry you are feeling unwell, but in most places you have to actually speak to someone.

Where I work we have specificlly been told not to text or email, but to ring before 9.30.

You need to call unless you’re physically unable to.

We text in

If you text, the chances are you'll get a call back and you'll be waiting for the phone to ring - best to call and get it over with, then you can forget about work and try to rest.

Officially call in but small team so would text or whatsapp, if not acknowledged then call, preferably before start of shift.

It's frowned upon to text in sick instead of talking to someone in my workplace. It happens, but it's definitely better to phone and explain what's happening.

Our policy just says contact.

So I’ve text, left a voicemail and dropped an email.

I’ve been there for 3yrs and never had to do this 🙈

We have to phone in, not allowed to text.

As you left a voicemail you phoned. I think phoning should be required.