Work and Health: Today, I had to call out of work because I was ill, but they...

By noworkformeplease - 09/03/2017 16:00

Today, I had to call out of work because I was ill, but they didn't believe me because today was the day I was supposed to come back from vacation. Now I'm stuck at work, constantly running to the bathroom, and they still won't let me go home. FML

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By Mark - 27/02/2015 18:24 - Malta - Naxxar

Today, I was feeling terrible so I called in sick to work. My boss refused to believe me and told me he'd fire me if I didn't come in. I dragged myself to work, only to spend most of the day glued to the toilet. Now he says I won't be paid for the day because I barely did any work. FML

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By Maryanne Swain - 12/08/2019 14:00

Today, after I've been sick all week, but still coming in to work (I'm not contagious) because I know that we're short staffed, I sucked it up and came in again, only to find out 3 other employees called in because they're hungover. Now I have to do my job and theirs. FML

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By Anonymous - 05/01/2011 20:22 - United States

Today, I returned to work after celebrating the New Year in Mexico. I wasn't feeling well, but didn't want to call in sick after already taking a vacation. Now I'm at work with diarrhea, and trotting to the bathroom every 30 minutes. My commute home usually takes around an hour. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/04/2015 15:40 - United States - Ann Arbor

Today, despite having a stomach bug, I went into work, as my boss is overseas and had warned me not to take any sick leave until she returned. After 4 hours and vomiting twice, I left. She found out and sent me an email bitching me out for coming in sick. FML

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Risky business

By Anonymous - 25/05/2019 06:13

Today, I called in sick to my job. I'm already on shaky ground there, but I was honestly sick. I happened to call in during the mandatory departmental meeting. Apparently, I was supposed to go in a half-hour early. I called in thirty minutes late, during a required meeting. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/08/2013 21:34 - United Kingdom - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Today, at work, I felt a sudden, all-too-familiar pain in my stomach. I ran for the restroom, but before I could get there, I shat myself. I had to limp the rest of the way, then beg my boss to let me go home. He said no and told me to get back to work. FML

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By anonymous - 26/06/2016 20:18 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I was sick, so I went into work to see if I could get my shift covered, instead of just calling in. I ended up working an extra hour. FML

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By sicksicksick - 19/06/2013 17:23 - United States - Lansdale

Today, I have pink eye in both eyes, the stomach virus, and a cold. I'm also sitting at work because my boss "doesn't believe in sick days." FML

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By not_fakingit - 22/09/2013 04:26 - Canada - Montr?al

Today, I joked with my boss about calling in sick to work tomorrow with food poisoning to avoid taking the Sunday shift. Tonight, I'm sitting on the toilet bowl in agonizing pain with combination diarrhea and vomiting. My shift starts in 3 hours. FML

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Seize the day

By Nick - 06/08/2013 14:44 - Australia - Baulkham Hills

Today, I dragged myself to work, suffering from a bad cold. My boss quietly told me to go home and rest, to avoid spreading it around the office. I thought it odd since he dislikes me so much, but I did as he said. He called later in the day to suspend me for leaving work early. FML

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skippydoda 32

Thursday 9 March 2017 16:07

I would throw up at my desk and let the office stink of my vomit. I hope you feel better soon OP.

Aurora_BoreaIis 7

Wednesday 8 March 2017 1:13

That's pretty crappy. :c

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Aurora_BoreaIis 7

Wednesday 8 March 2017 1:13

That's pretty crappy. :c

skippydoda 32

Thursday 9 March 2017 16:07

I would throw up at my desk and let the office stink of my vomit. I hope you feel better soon OP.

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 9 March 2017 16:08

Sounds like a shitty job.

Tripartita 44

Thursday 9 March 2017 16:43

Looks like urine trouble. Whoops, that's not quite it. These cliché puns aren't as easy as I thought they'd be!

Cali 54

Thursday 9 March 2017 18:19

You're doing a fine job, Tripartita!

jcash52426 5

Thursday 9 March 2017 22:24

You should crap yourself so they let you go home

rivenrock 14

Friday 10 March 2017 3:53

Touch everything. They deserve to catch it.

vcapelo 19

Friday 10 March 2017 3:59

How can they decide? Get a doctors note and leave!

runswithlions 3

Friday 10 March 2017 5:50

I'd leave anyway and grab a doctor's note for sure. With proof of the urgency of your situation from a doctor covers your butt from being fired while giving you time to get yourself back to good health. Health comes first!