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Calling in sick with personal problem

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JIGNAJAY · 30/10/2023 07:04

I've never called in sick before but I need to today. I have an extremely painful lump in an intimate area, very small but so sore I cannot sit down properly (have to sit on one bum cheek) and I also have a fever. Need to see a GP. I don't need to tell my boss the details do I? I have been on annual leave for a week and it feels wrong to he calling in sick on my first day back however it's just unfortunate. Feeling very stressed and anxious.

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NeunundneunzigHorseBallonz · 30/10/2023 07:05

Just say that you have an infection and need to see a GP. That’s enough.

Khvdrt · 30/10/2023 07:06

In situations where I don’t want to share details I say I’ve been unwell and need to see the doctor/have an infection. My managers have never asked for full details

Planesplanesplanes · 30/10/2023 07:07

Infection with a fever.

Planesplanesplanes · 30/10/2023 07:07

Or just fever and not well enough to work.

MidnightOnceMore · 30/10/2023 07:08

You don't have to mention where, you just say you have a fever you think could be caused by infection and so need to be checked by a doctor.

Catscatscatscatscatscats · 30/10/2023 07:12

That isn't a personal problem..you are not well enough to work

henrysugar12 · 30/10/2023 07:20

If you have a fever then you're not well enough to work! It's not a personal problem, you are actually ill!

mildlydispeptic · 30/10/2023 07:38

henrysugar12 · 30/10/2023 07:20

If you have a fever then you're not well enough to work! It's not a personal problem, you are actually ill!

Yep, this! ^

Tinkeytonkoldfruit · 30/10/2023 07:41

I think by personal OP means the area where the infection is, is personal. As others have said, have an infection, think it's causing a fever need to see GP today, will update you tomorrow. No need to give it any more thought then that.

mildlydispeptic · 30/10/2023 07:47

We get it, but running a fever is a valid reason to stay off work. And safe to assume Work will not want to know anything about the OP's lady bits simpler for everyone.

Mooshroo · 30/10/2023 08:01

I had exactly this! I said the lump was more upper thigh area rather than giving the actual location. I didn’t have a fever though so I would be inclined to go with something like suspected cellulitis

EvilElsa · 30/10/2023 08:15

Of course you don't need to go into details. I'm a boss and I'd never expect someone to tell me their intimate medical details. The basics are enough. It's not a personal problem either, you are waiting for a doctors appointment. Just say I'm unwell and waiting for a GP appointment, I will keep you updated.

Teder · 30/10/2023 08:38

MidnightOnceMore · 30/10/2023 07:08

You don't have to mention where, you just say you have a fever you think could be caused by infection and so need to be checked by a doctor.

Say exactly this.

hope all is ok too!

QuestionableMouse · 30/10/2023 08:42

Just want to say don't hang about trying for a GP appointment. Get yourself to urgent care or A&E - you need antibiotics and potentially it draining ASAP.

Floooooof · 30/10/2023 08:46

It'll be fine op, just call in sick. I hate doing it too but you really need to. I'd be more worried about getting an appointment! Good luck 💐

Hipnotised · 30/10/2023 09:20

If you've got high temp and fast heartrate you need to go to Dr ASAP.

I had this, plus infected lump, and was sent straight to A&E for intravenous antibiotics.

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