Do you call in sick to work when you are not sick?

@fotychic (318)
United States
December 1, 2006 6:56pm CST
I think I would if I could. It would be nice to just take a 'mental health' day once in a while! What excuses have you used, and what did you do on your day off?
4 responses
Thoroughrob
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
2 Dec 06
Yes, I have. I have just stayed home and spent extra time with the kids or just chilled out for the day.
fotychic
@fotychic (318)
• United States
2 Dec 06
thanks for your reply! How often do you do it?
jamiesmom
@jamiesmom (240)
• United States
2 Dec 06
I think most people have used a "mental health " day. The problem is when I do it I don't go anywhere in fear someone will see me-I am paranoid
fotychic
@fotychic (318)
• United States
2 Dec 06
LOL!!! That is funny! If they see you then they would be in trouble too, because aren't they supposed to be at work too? You could always say that you had to get some fresh air, or that you are out looking for cough syrup or something! :D
sarah22
@sarah22 (3979)
• United States
2 Dec 06
well, i am at hombut i did it once when i was working, i just did not feel like work that day so i called in sick.
liquidshadow
@liquidshadow (22)
• United States
2 Dec 06
i am not the person who misses alot of work. i think in the last year and a half, i missed only 1 day :) but i do use my vacation days. but i would be nice to have a day or two for your mental health day :)
fotychic
@fotychic (318)
• United States
2 Dec 06
I agree with you! I actually still have almost 30 days on the books for vacation, and I am going to take almost two weeks for Christmas! Yay! I am really looking forward to it!