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What to say when calling in sick
Tell your manager you are unwell and won't be in, without over-explaining.
the scenario
try to:
- Say you are unwell and can't work today
- Say when you expect to be back, or when you will update them
- Mention anything urgent that needs covering
- Ask whether they need anything else from you
A line to open with
you
hi, it's me. i'm not well today and i won't be able to come in.
What to cover
- Say you are unwell and can't work today
- Say when you expect to be back, or when you will update them
- Mention anything urgent that needs covering
- Ask whether they need anything else from you
Worth knowing
- You don't owe a list of symptoms. Not being well enough to work is a complete reason.
- Call early. A short call before the day starts lands better than a message at lunchtime.
- If your workplace has a set way to report sickness, follow it.
- If you are scared to call, write the first sentence down and read it. The call is usually under a minute.
Rehearse it once first
This call is not one of murmur's built-in scenarios, so write it as your own: say who answers and what you want from the call, and murmur plays the other side. Afterwards you see which goals you hit.
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Rehearse the call before you dial
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