How to Call in Sick Without Looking Like You're Faking It [Career]

How to Call in Sick Without Looking Like You're Faking It [Career]: "

With flu season around the corner, odds are you may catch a bug or two sometime soon. Here's how to tell the boss that you're going to stay home without appearing suspect.

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A while back we discussed how to call in sick when you're not. This time around, CNN offers some advice for those who are in fact sick, but worry that they'll still appear as though they're pulling a fast one on their superiors.

Foremost among the tips, CNN recommends speaking to your boss over the telephone, not through more indirect measures like email (even though your low energy level may push you towards the easier email route). When you're sick, odds are in your favor that you'll sound it, which will help to appease any concerns—if your boss is prone to such concerns—that you may be playing hooky. Keeping the call short and direct, and apologizing for not coming in to work are also important in maintaining a professional tone.

The post also says that following this advice is more important on Mondays and Fridays when more employees are prone to calling in sick. Hit the full post for all the details, then let us know how you handle calling in sick in the comments.

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