littlesongbird Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I am freaking out because I made an appointment at a social anxiety place.Yes, I have social anxiety.And now the appointment is on Wednesday. But I will have to go into work tomorrow and ask for off on Wednesday.I am really, really, very nervous to do this. Is it normal to ask for off one day in advance? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbo1987 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Most employers want a few days notice. If you work for one of those, I would probably just call in that day. I've worked for companies that say "No" you can't take tomorrow off. Than you are kinda stuck going into work. Having social anxiety it was probably hard for you to make this appointment to begin with so I would do whatever you can to try to keep your appointment. Best of luck to you 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesongbird Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yeah. I am wanting to back out of the appointment. And now I am scared to ask my boss for off tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesongbird Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 But if I back out of the appointment, I wont ever go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesongbird Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) argh Edited September 7, 2015 by littlesongbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Purist Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Call out sick on Wednesday. Tell him you are having Female problems. Women who worked for me would do that and I wouldn't ask any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn1954 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Purist: brilliant! littlesongbird: Don't back out of the appointment. You need the appointment. Don't ask for the day off in advance, just call in sick on Wednesday morning. Normally, when one calls in sick, one is not required to state the reason why, and most bosses don't want to hear details of vomit or diarrhea anyway! For a single day off, I'm not even sure that employers are legally allowed to ask what illness you have or any other personal questions. But, to keep things simple I agree that "female problems" is a great answer, even if your boss is a woman (Purist, hmmm, you assumed the boss is a man, not PC of you, LOL!!), but only if you are even asked the question. Otherwise, don't offer an explanation. Also, a simple "it's a personal issue" is also a legit answer. Not to high-jack this thread, but with all the rules about privacy these days, I think that even if someone is off work several days and needs a doctor's note, the doctor's note is not required to state a diagnosis or reason, the note just confirms that the patient had a legitimate medical reason to be off work. Edited September 8, 2015 by Lynn1954 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbo1987 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yeah an employer has no reason to need the "Diagnosis" just needs to state you were under their care. Try and keep your appointment littlesongbird. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn1954 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Did you go the appointment today? How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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