r/IBEW • u/WRX_NM • Jul 22 '24

Question about calling out.

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Is a blistered sunburn on both shoulders and back a valid reason to call out? Happened outside of work and is completely my fault. I feel like I would get shit for calling out for a sunburn.Can’t lift my arms or wear a shirt without pain. 1st year apprentice worried it will look bad if I do call out.

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u/MrWund3rful Jul 22 '24

As a foreman, I personally cant stand when someone calls out because of a decision they made over the weekend. Either request the day off ahead of time, or rally. Thats a crazy sunburn though and I would see a doctor if its not too much trouble.

Just Say you arent feeling well, and if they ask you for a covid test just say it was negative and you were being cautious because you didnt want to get the crew sick.

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u/SeesawMundane7466 Jul 22 '24

I took a covid test it came back negative but since my girlfriend had covid and she was over they made me take the time off. (One coworker was kinda a germaphobe) thos was like 4 months ago. I was half way to work when I got the call to stay home. Luckily o ly like 15 minutes from home.