I work in health care and need a day for myself. Cannot use vomiting or running stomach. Best excuse?

Answer 1

severe migraine

Answer 2

What is a running stomach? I am a nurse and I call in quite frequently just because I don't want to go in. They don't really care what you have...it's for FMLA that they ask. In case you need a lot of time off for the same disease...it won't count against your abscences. For example if you have bad menstral cramps or migraines you get like 2 or 3 days off a month without it counting against you. But you have to fill out forms and stuff and have a doctor sign them. Just say anything...it doesn't matter. I just say I am taking a personal day.

Answer 3

Surely in your health care job, the supervisors understand "an R&R therapy day," without being mean to you about it. Every person needs some R&R, and unless you get that, you won't be as productive. It has been proven that people who take off to recuperate from the daily stress of living are not sick as much and are much better workers and nicer to everybody. Here's some websites I found for you to possibly use to write up your own information about the benefits of taking off a day and presenting to the person responsible for your time off. It may take some persuading, but I know that all healthy supervisors and bosses take a R&R day occasionally.

http://wlb.monster.com/articles/vacationsmarts/

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1175/is_4_32/ai_55010312/pg_2

Here's also something I found about vacations, but exchange the word vacation for 1 day off. It's really interesting!~~~~~

The physical benefits—Your body has limits, plain and simple, and it can’t tolerate long working hours and little sleep indefinitely. Even if you only work a standard eight-hour day (which could be termed a rarity), your body still needs down time that a weekend can’t fully provide. Giving your body the rest it needs is the first step to being more productive.


The psychological benefits—Just like your body needs rest and recreation, so does your mind. Not taking a vacation can have the same cumulative effect as sleep deprivation. That means you’re not as sharp, you’re not as alert, and you’re not as creative. None of those attributes add up to a raise or a promotion.
The emotional benefits—Constantly wearing down your mind and body will eventually wear you down emotionally. It’s inevitable. Your emotional wellbeing is tied directly to how good you feel physically and mentally. Ideally, your job and your profession should be a source of fun and excitement, not a black hole sucking the life from you. Not taking time off will push you closer toward that black hole, even if find your job exciting.


Balancing your life—Chances are good that there are some people in your life, besides your boss and co-workers, who want to see you. That’s right: the members of your family. Perhaps they’ve supported you while you’ve worked long hours on the job. A vacation is the perfect way to spend time with them and let them know how much you value the relationships you have with them.
Appreciating your work—If you never take an extended break from your job, you’ll learn to resent it, no matter how much you really like it. A vacation will give you time to actually miss your work, and once you return to it, you’ll be surprised at how enthusiastic you’ll be.
The ‘Superman Myth’

You probably know somebody who seems to go full-bore all the time, with no rest and no recreation. Although you may find yourself wondering how that person does it (and maybe even envying them a little), there’s no telling what kind of physical, psychological, and emotional toll it’s taking on them, not to mention the impact it might be having on their family.

No, Superman is a myth. Unfortunately, during the past few years, not taking vacation time seems to have become the norm for employees in this country. However, slowly but surely, more and more employees (and equally as important, employers) have acknowledged the benefits that vacation time provides. Vacations are not for slackers. They’re for hard-working, productive individuals who want to maximize the effectiveness they bring to their jobs and the enjoyment they derive from their careers.

Answer 4

Mental Health Day

Answer 5

I thought being in healthcare that would be a vital reason to have the day off, i work in healthcare and going to work with a stomach prob or a flu/cold is a big no no

Answer 6

I work in community service, and when I need a day for myself (no matter how selfish, even if its laying in bed all day or pampering myself at the spa or shopping!), I just say, "I need a day off for myself."

Works like a charm! And doesn't leave me feeling guilty. :)

Answer 7

Family emergency

Answer 8

you're going through emotional stress and your counselor & doctors suggest you take a day and do something to rid of whats building up.....maybe something with a family member, something medical...things like that...personal things are important...family is as well any person with a heart would understand.

Answer 9

abducted by aliens and need to sort things out with the men from the government who are at your house taking notes and DNA samples

Answer 10

Are your days labeled as sick days or personal days? Personally, I don't lie ..... I just tell them I'm taking a personal day ..... if you have the time coming to you, it's not any of their business what you are doing.

Answer 11

Family illness or death in the family, always works. If you have kids, your kids are sick and/or you have no child care for that day.

Good luck to you!