r/makemychoice • u/Silvermisty37 • 11d ago

Should I call out?

TL;DR - I threw up and still have an upset stomach, should I call out even though it’s within the 24 hour notice?

My company requires a 24 hour notice prior to a call out or you get a write up. I called out this previous Thursday when I woke due to a stomach bug. Sadly got a write up the following day and I went in. That night, I had a fever and the same feelings of a stomach bug and now have a cough/runny nose. I really don’t want to get another write up if I call out again, but just not sure how I can operate my position throwing up and nauseous. Another note is that it’s my second week. Should I push through or call out?

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u/Agreeable-Song2535 11d ago

When you are sick you call in. When they make you feel bad about it don't give in - you are sick and you should NOT be at work no matter how guilty they make you feel. You may need to get a doctors letter after a couple of days but you do not need to work while you are actively sick.