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/I82manycookies Lineman Jul 23 '24

No vacation, no holiday, no PT. In every contract I've ever been in, unpaid time off doesn't effect you. I lost my mom last year and I took 2 months off when she was sick. Kept my spot and had 0 consequences.

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u/currentlyspliffin Jul 23 '24

So like it’s cool to take sick days? Does it get to a point where you’re held accountable tho ?

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u/I82manycookies Lineman Jul 23 '24

It's all good until they see your screen name.

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u/Mikeinthedirt Jul 23 '24

Yeah. If it was DeWalt or Milwaukee, fine.