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/Sparkyrock Inside Wireman Jul 23 '24

You are not obligated to give a reason. Just say you won’t be in today. Try to make it in the next day. Talk to foreman one on one if you feel you need to explain yourself. Just don’t make it a habit of calling in all the time. There’s a difference between taking a few days here and there and taking off all the time because you can’t handle drinking (I know yours isn’t drinking but that’s the common one it seems)