Boss called in sick to Christmas party

[idonotmind]

Our boss called in sick to our Christmas party. AIBU? Shouldn't he be leading by example? He has form though, he cancelled our in-office day once due to the rain, which I was actually relieved by.

He leads a team of 8, btw

Perhaps he’s leading by example by showing that it’s OK to phone in sick when you’re sick, and that health is more important than work. Wild notion.

Maybe he’s sick?

Erm… maybe he’s not well and doesn’t want to spread it?

Lead by example by turning up to a Christmas party?

Would you rather he turned up and infected everyone with flu/cold/covid/noro etc etc?

Yabu for having your Xmas party when it's barely the end of November.

This!

What is wrong with you? If he is sick what is it to you? Unbelievable.

Good grief I would too - ridiculously early for a Christmas party, not festive at all!

He is not unreasonable for not turning up to a Christmas party in November

YABU. How is attending a Christmas party leading by example?

Leading the conga line?

It's November

Maybe you all smell

Maybe he spends too much time with you anyway

Are partners invited? Maybe they have a jealous one?

Maybe, just Maybe they are sick

Leading by example? If he's ill he's ill, I think it's great he's leading my example and showing it's okay to be ill and prioritise your health over just showing up for the sake of it.

He’s sick and you clearly don’t like him anyway. Sounds like you’ve both had a lucky escape!

He sounds like a wise old owl if your attitude is anything to go by

Why are you assuming he's not really sick?

Does his not being there mean it can't go ahead? If not maybe he just doesn't enjoy spending time with you all. Or he was, you know, just unwell 🤷‍♀️

must be a reverse surely. Who would be annoyed that a sick person stayed away from them?! Or do you think he’s pretending OP? Tell the whole story.

Given you feel the need to create a post about it, no wonder they called in sick!

Does your boss come with the company credit card?
That's the only reason I'd be annoyed that they didn't show up. No free drinks.

Maybe he couldn't bear the thought of socialising with you.

Erm…I’m the boss in my team and it looks as though I may have to miss our Christmas party to move house. I didn’t think that was a bad thing - there’ll be other jollies. Your boss is actually ill at home, trying not to pass it to all of you and you think they’re setting a bad example?! Christ, I’ve heard of unreasonable bosses but rarely unreasonable staff 😂

I admire him!