To pull a sickie…

[alwayseatingnevermoving]

Because I just can’t be bothered?

I’m supposed to be working a 7-4:30 shift tomorrow. I hate the role I’m working in because it’s so high pressured. AIBU to just call in sick?

What’s the impact on other workers?

not much. I’m just there to shadow rather than fully work

Yanbu babe, live your best life xx

It’s a slippery slope. If you give in to it tomorrow you’ll find it harder to go back and easier to throw a sickie again. Lean in. It will soon be over. Dig deep.

So what?

Or just find another job, pulling a sickie is a bit shit

If it won't impact other people and you're not likely to lose your job over it I would honestly. Fuck it, it's one day.

Is it something you're hoping to move away from soon? It's miserable doing something you hate for a living.

I’m not the type of person who would do it all the time. I just really can’t be bothered for it tomorrow

How long have you worked there? Will you get paid if you’re off sick?

You can't pull a sickie just because you can't be bothered!
We all have days when we don't feel like it, but we still get up and go to work.

I manage a team, this week, one day, I had 3 people off. All absolutely genuine reasons, but it is still very stressful to manage it. I'm a teacher so work needs setting for their classes, updating them where things are up to etc for their return.

I wouldn't ring in sick unless I was genuinely too ill to go.

Just leave if you don't like it. Your employer will know you're taking a sickie. It's a shitty thing to do.

Stop wasting everyone’s time and just quit. Let someone who actually wants the job do it.

Do it, Do it. Hot chocolate Christmas films enjoy your day 🥳

So will you get paid while you're pretending to be sick?

I think that this very much depends on your role. In some jobs I would never ever do this, in others I don’t think it’s the end of the world.
It’s a bit like how in some jobs you have to be focused 100% of the time while you are there, others, even if you are physically at work you can afford to take it easy for a couple of hours without any repercussions.

If it's literally because you just can't be bothered, then yes, YABU.
Most people can't be arsed to go to work every, single, effing day... but needs must.

However if you are going through something and it'd do you good to take a break that won't impact anyone else, then go for it.

Nobody ever said on their death bed I wish I’d been at work more.

There are thousands looking for work. If you don't want to be there let someone else have the job.

Yawn.

@alwayseatingnevermoving “so what”? Because lying and going off sick is dishonest and fraudulent if you are paid. Throwing sickies is a bad habit to get into.

I did the exact same a few weeks ago. Haven't taken a sick day in two years and woke up and thought I just really do not want to work today. It's fine OP, life is short and one day won't hurt anyone.

Get yourself to work. Start looking for a new job tonight.

You should leave. Sounds like it’s not for you. It’s hard work for others when you pull a sickie with cover, admin, return to work interviews etc

dont do it
go to work
face up to your responsibilities