Comments on: In A Pickle: What Would You Do?

By: oneofhismoms

oneofhismoms — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:21:13 +0000

Call in sick for a medical procedure. I had to do it for my IUI that worked. They wouldn’t let me take a half-day off.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:04:00 +0000

Have you figured out how you are going to manage your nearly daily sonograms?

By: Not On Fire

Not On Fire — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:03:42 +0000

If you are looking for a good lie, I would go with Dental Surgery. Everyone gets that and it has no long term problems.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:18:35 +0000

Here from Stirrup Queens.

I wouldn’t tell. I didn’t tell. If you want to tell at all (I just called in sick), I would, indeed, go with it being something cycle related. If your boss were male, I’d consider just saying “female issues,” but my guess is with a woman boss that might provoke further questions.

Good luck to you.

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Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:51:32 +0000

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By: malea

malea — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:19:31 +0000

Kat I think Eva can ask Gia about “trusting” your supervisor to understand:(

By: Kat

Kat — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:18:06 +0000

Don’t call in sick. I think you should try to talk to your supervisor. I think if she feels as if you confided in her, it will pay off in the long run. Gaining her trust will be key in these early months at your job. Good Luck xo

By: Calliope

Calliope — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:43:19 +0000

I think Sarah said it perfectly. (although my gut instinct would have been to just call in sick)

By: Lo

Lo — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:47:25 +0000

I agree with above commenters — just say you need a medical procedure. End of story. These things always make me nervous, but I see other people state their needs to bosses with such confidence — like, hello, of course I will get what I need. So go for it!!

By: giggleblue

giggleblue — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:45:14 +0000

um, i would want to call in sick, just because i see that as being easier, and it’s only two days and then one day.

i wouldn’t be out of the house and about, so i wouldn’t worry about someone seeing me after i called in sick. you need to rest! stay at home.

but i can also see telling her in advance, but just saying that you are a having a medical proceedure coming up, and the date is not quite yet set. i would present this as a way to help get your responsibilities in order before your time off, and send the message that you are concerned about not leaving them assed out.

i guess it depends on the demand of your job - if life can go on without you without much effort or planning, call in sick. but if you miss a day and it’s going to seriously inconvience someone, tell in advance so they can make preparations, even if you don’t know the exact date. just say you are waiting on more tests (which is true!)