What's a good sick excuse to use for sickie day from work?

[SummersBreeze]

I'm looking for a sick day from work.

What's a good excuse/made up illness for a sickie?

Thanks

@Gusfringrules

Then just say 'I think it's wrong to pull a sick day under all circumstances'

You don't have a clue what someone is going through, and what their mental state is. A few nasty words could tip someone over the edge.

There could be something going on that would justify an honest day off, but she's not comfortable sharing that with her employer. It's possible that the last thing she needs is a personal attack on her character.

Ive pulled a sicky once, I was pregnant and bleeding. I didn't feel like I could share that with my employer, they were notorious for edging pregnant women out. Was I the bad influence on the future generation, or was my employer?

@PAFMO saying you have a migraine rather than having to admit your mental health is struggling and your a little burnt out is Ok!

I would rather a team member do this than, become completely burnt out or completely anxious and stressed and make them selves really ill as they would be off longer in the long run.

I suffer with migraines too- with unfortunately very little that resolves them most of the time.

If you really suffer like me- your doctor will
Write a letter explaining your treatment plan to your employer so stop putting people down when they do actually need a day off but the reason for needing it may make it difficult to take as they are too anxious and stressed to say it.

Say you've been throwing up all night.

ve pulled a sicky once, I was pregnant and bleeding. I didn't feel like I could share that with my employer, they were notorious for edging pregnant women out. Was I the bad influence on the future generation, or was my employer?

That wasn't "pulling a sickie". That was having a genuine medical problem you didn't feel able to discuss with your employer which was their fault.

My employer tried to book me for next weekend in work and I turned it down just for her to schedule me into work anyways. Which means if I go into work today, I will be working all week, all next weekend, followed by another week Monday to Friday and my next day of will be Saturday July the 2nd. I did not ask for that.

I'm entitled to sick days and I am far too honest by never taking them.

Who is going to cover your work?
...and more importantly, what happens if you are genuinely sick but have used up all your "sick pay/ days"?

As I mentioned in my previous post, the main issue with non-genuine sick days in my opinion is that once you start taking them, it can be difficult to stop. You need to address the underlying issue, whether that's an issue at home or issues at work, that make you not want to go in.

Of course, it might be that the OP is interviewing for a new job in a new company and doesn't have any annual leave/it's too short notice to book annual leave etc.

x-post with OP.

I agree. If you actually suffered from migraine you wouldn't use it as an excuse. It's pulling this kind of stunt that reflects badly on those of us who get migraines. Why not be an adult and ask for a day's holiday at short notice?

MN is always so uptight about pulling a sickie

Well, I wonder why that is?
The travel industry and other service industries are always in the news due to staff shortages. It inconveniences a lot of people.

If you can't work out why the "uptight" posters have no time for skivers you should let someone else have your job.

Surely you just phone them and say "I'm afraid I am unwell so I won't be in today". Why do you need to give details? I'm in Australia and your employer is not allowed to ask you for details of your sickness when you call in. I assumed it would be the same in the UK but perhaps not?

You need to communicate that then, and manage your work life balance like a grown up- it’s fine to say no and stick to it rather than say nothing and take the easy way out

Lack of sleep from the pealing of your cuticles, as surely the noise of the pealing would have kept you, and everyone in the vicinity awake all night?

@SummersBreeze nobody is entitled to sick days. They are a benefit to ensure sick people are paid when they are too u well for work. Book a day of annual leave.

UTI is extremely plausible and has the advantage of specificity.

If it's just a day you're looking at, D&V you'd more likely need two days off for and covid related, your colleagues would hope you'd take the week off. Migraine/bad headache or bad period painsare probably the best for one day. Whatever, be aware of your work policy, we are entitled to three days full pay pa for being off sick. Also, if it's for a GP/dentist/hospital appointment, we have to prove with a letter/proof we've been.

What does this mean?

I'm entitled to sick days and I am far too honest by never taking them.

I'd be cautious about using covid as an excuse, just incase you actually do contract it when you go back off 'sick'.

Posted before finishing! Your work schedule sounds shit. Can you not ask for some scheduled days off and explain it's too much for you to work the pattern you've been set?

The mature thing would be to insist on having an honest and open discussion about your job and the way the rota is scheduled.... I assume it is care or hospitality work? Both industries are crying out for staff so you could easily find a new role and presumably your employer doesn't want to lose an experienced member of staff?

If you don't go into work today, who will cover your workload?

Migraine, you spend the day in bed, right as rain the next day

You need to ask your employer to review your work schedule then so you have a day off during this period. Taking a day off sick doesn’t resolve the problem but having a conversation will.

Besides you are not ‘entitled to sick days’. It’s not like annual leave where you have an entitlement to a certain number of days. You might however be entitled to sick pay if you are sick. There’s a difference.

Have a conversation with your manager. There’s a lot to be said for it.

Yes because in my previous job staff shortages meant that when someone took a sickie the rest of us were even more frazzled. And we all know the people who are not really sick!

If one person being off causes such severe shortages you're left "frazzled" then the issue is with your workplace, surely?

You should have enough staff so if one or two end up off work (due to sickness, child illness, accidents, traffic - whatever) you can still cope.

No need thanks - I work for myself so if I can organise my own work to allow myself days off if I want to