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I don’t know one person who’s gotten into trouble from calling in to work sick, but that doesn’t make the prospect any less worrisome. Guilt, it seems, is a problem a lot of us experience when we tell our manager that we’re not well enough to sit at a desk. Even when I know it’s in my best interest (not to mention my colleagues’), I can’t avoid feeling slightly guilty and even paranoid, anxious about how my boss is going to handle the news. It’s a relatable issue—even though it should really be a non-issue. To wit: Recently, my best friend responded to a “How’s work?” text with the following, “I stayed home sick. I feel bad, but…I just couldn’t make it into the office. Hope my boss isn’t annoyed.” Taking the occasional sick day, when, you know, you’re not well, is perfectly reasonable, and yet, a lot of us struggle with it. But, since we are not absolutely resilient, my friends, it’s about time to get over this irrational behavior. Here’s how to do it so that, next time, you actually sleep all day and don’t pass the hours worrying that you’re the subject of the office gossip. 1. Don’t OvershareYou may be wrapped around the toilet bowl, but your boss doesn’t need that visual at 8 AM—or ever. For bathroom-related illnesses, it’s best to simply say that you have a stomach bug and leave it at that. If you believe you acquired food poisoning, go ahead and let your manager know that’s the reason you won’t be making it into the office. Going into graphic detail about your, uh, bodily functions, isn’t going to strengthen your case or make you feel better. Aside from the fact that divulging too much information is unnecessary (and gross), it also sometimes has the effect of making it sound like you’re fabricating a story because you yourself don’t believe it and need convincing. That’s not a good look. Keep your email brief and to the point, and get on with getting well. 2. Cover Your BasesDepending on your state, you may not be able to get much work done, and that’s OK. The company will go on in your absence. There’s no reason to be racked with guilt over missing a day or two of work because you don’t feel well. If you do have deadlines that can’t be pushed or something important to attend to, see if there’s another team member who can help out. The easiest way to experience a guilt-free sick day is to spend 20 to 30 minutes getting organized for the day before going back to bed. Send out emails to any direct reports, cancel or reschedule meetings, send your boss a list of anything he or she needs to take care of as well as updates on what’ll need to be pushed back. If your situation is dire—lifting your head requires great effort—consider putting up an out of office message saying that you won’t be responding to messages. That way, anyone emailing you won’t expect your typical speedy turnaround. These small steps will help you feel in control (and not stressed about ignoring your inbox and accomplishing next to nothing) and make you look responsible to everyone at the office. 3. Play by the RulesAre you feeling physically fine but mentally drained and exhausted? I’ve definitely called (or, rather, emailed) in sick when my head and chest felt fine but my heart hurt or my emotional and spiritual self needed immediate attention. Taking a personal day when you need to just take care of you is a smart option—if it’s available to you. If your company doesn’t have a clear policy on this type of PTO, you might consider telling your supervisor that you’re “taking a sick day to attend to a personal matter,” and leave it at that. Not comfortable opening up to your boss in this way? It’s OK to tell a little white lie. As Dawn Dugan for Salary.com explains, “Just remember to keep your reason simple, don’t go into detail, and choose an illness that is quickly resolved—like a migraine or stomach bug.” Even though a mental health day is as legit as a typical “sick day,” it’s up to you to read between the lines at your company to know how to best navigate this situation. After all, a template for what to say when you take a sick day isn’t likely something you come across in the employee handbook. As long as you’re staying home and not, say, taking a long weekend in Mexico and calling in sick in lieu of taking a vacation day, you have no reason to feel guilty. Everybody has under-the-weather days, including your boss. Don’t beat yourself up for catching a debilitating cold or suddenly feeling one mental health day away from a breakdown. The more you push yourself when you’re feeling terrible (physically or mentally), the harder it’ll be to excel at your job. Take care of yourself, and then take care of your work. Updated 6/19/2020
Whenever you are suffering from food poisoning-related health issues then it is not possible to focus on your work, so it is better to take a rest. Proper rest will also help in the recovery process. You can apply for sick leave in your office due to food poisoning. Food poisoning has become a common issue nowadays. The symptoms of food poisoning are stomach cramps, loose motions, and vomitings. If you have any symptoms then it may be due to food poisoning which occurs due to eating bacterial or virus or fungus contaminated food. It is always advisable to consult the doctor immediately in this kind of situation. Here are some email examples which you can use to apply for sick leave for office… Sample Sick Leave Email to Office Due to Food PoisoningFormat 1
Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing this to inform you that I have affected by food poisoning. I have been suffering from continuous vomitings and headache. Due to this, I will not come to the office today. Here I am requesting you to kindly allow me to take a sick leave today, in case of any emergency work I will be available at my mobile number. Thanking you. Sincerely, Your name. Format 2
Dear Sir / Madam, I would not be able to come to the office today. I have been suffering from food poisoning since last night. I am going to get treatment today, once I get recovered then I immediately join the work. So kindly give your approval to take sick leave for at least Two days starting from today i.e _______(date). Thanking you. Regards, Your name. Format 3
Dear Mr. / Mrs. _________, In seeking your approval for the sick leave I am writing this email to inform you that I am suffering from food poisoning. So I will not be able to come to the office tomorrow. I hope you understand my situation and kindly approve my leave request for today. Thanking you. Sincerely, Format 4
Respected Sir/Madam, This is a kind request for a one-day sick leave. I am suffering from food poisoning, and after consulting the doctor he advised me to take a rest for at least two days with some medication. So please give your approval to take leave for Two days from ________ to ________. Incase of emergency work I will always be available on my mobile phone. Thanking you. Regards, Your name. FAQsHow do I tell my boss I have food poisoning? Dear Sir/ Madam, This is to inform you that I have been feeling sick today with symptoms like stomachache and vomiting, After consulting the doctors I got to know that I am suffering from food poisoning. The doctor told me to take a rest for one day, so kindly grant me leave for today. How much time will it take to recover from food poisoning ? It will take few hours to several days to get recovered from food poisoning. Know more details about food poisoning. What if I don’t have sick leaves in my organisation? You can apply for casual leave as well. There is no rule to take only sick leave when you are feeling ill, you can take any leave depending on the availability of leaves. Also Read |