How To Call in "Sick"
- July 28, 2008
- 57,410 Views
Voice Over Artist
Ryan Hunter
Writer
Brigid Scott
What’s the point of having sick days if you never use them? Everyone needs a little me-time every once in a while. And if you’re caught, just say you really were sick of work.
You Will Need
- A good but simple excuse
- A phone
- And a plan for the day
Step 1: Pick a day
Decide what day you want off. Try to pick a day where you’ll get out of something unpleasant.
Monday and Friday are particularly conspicuous; the three-day weekend is a dead giveaway.
Step 2: Decide what to do
Think about how to spend your day off. Forget going to a tanning or beauty salon. If you show up the next day with a tan or a perm, you’ll be busted.
Step 3: Decide on malady
Decide on a reasonable malady, and keep it simple. “I’ve got a bug” is easier to remember than a long, involved tale of exotic food poisoning. And remember: you’ll have to be “better” in 24 hours.
Step 4: Rehearse your story
Rehearse what you will say when you call in. Repeat your story until you’re satisfied you have struck the right mix of fact and fiction.
Step 5: Call before office hours
Make the call before office hours so you get your supervisor’s voicemail, which can’t talk back or ask probing questions.
Play an alibi tape you recorded when you really were sick—and silence any background noise—to leave a convincingly pitiful message.
Step 6: Prepare to return
After spending a glorious day doing whatever you like, prepare to return to work. Rehearse your response to inquiries about your health and other questions that might catch you off guard.
If you’re a woman, return to work without a stitch of makeup. This will convince any doubters that you truly were sick. If you’re a man, stay unusually quiet all day.
Step 7: Find out what you missed
Once you’re back, make a show of finding out everything that happened the day before, so you can catch up on whatever work you missed. You’re so dedicated!
According to a recent absenteeism survey, 43% of workers admitted to falsely calling in sick at least once in the previous year.
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Comments (4)
i will do this it is really good i love having days off high school
over 2 years ago by Keyleigh_Mchugh
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over 2 years ago by michaelrsanchez
LOL
I'll try it!
over 2 years ago by KevinTheNoobie
I like that video. Good.
about 1 year ago by boomingcash
And you'll work so much better, next day, when you're relaxed - so you're really doing your boss a BIG favour :-)
about 1 year ago by joyh
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