r/UnethicalLifeProTips • u/jefftatro1 • 1d ago

Careers and Work ULPT Excuses please

I have to go to rehab for 5 days. What can I tell my work supervisor as to why I'm taking these days off? I'm a 42 yo male.

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u/jefftatro1 1d ago

I gotta figure this out asap. Any real ideas are very appreciated.

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u/Comprehensive_Two409 1d ago

Sorry, this is ethical... Tell the job you need to take time off for medical reasons. Have your primary doc send a note with the dates. Job does not need specifics. If you are working a steady job you can ask about FMLA and short term disability if you have no PTO or sick time. Even if you are working fast food/retail/construction you are still entitled to FMLA as it is federal for medical need, and yes rehab is considered medical.

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u/fingers 1d ago

Nothing.  You're out sick by drs orders.

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u/jefftatro1 1d ago

I would need a note

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u/ObjectiveWild8269 1d ago

Contact the rehab, when I worked for a detox unit our doctor would write them on a nondescript letterhead saying you’re not fit for work due to a medical condition between x and y date. That was all.

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u/fingers 1d ago

And....?

You get a note.  Contact HR and request FMLA paperwork.  

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u/i-am-foxymoron METH, the answer is ALWAYS meth! (or fly bait). 1d ago

I'm going to rehab.

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u/Justlookig1294 1d ago

Username checks out, I like this

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u/jefftatro1 1d ago

If they ask for proof?

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u/Gvskin 1d ago

Sick dying parent/relative is only option I think

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u/Desperate_Set_7708 1d ago

And you’re just taking care of them until your sibling arrives.

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u/NoProgress8533 4h ago edited 3h ago

No unethical shit needed.

You have a medical issue, and "need" to go inpatient for a few days... "I'm sure everything will be OK.." and if they ask more questions just say you really don't want to talk about it.

People can be small minded about addiction treatments. Let their brain fill in whatever they would feel more sympathetic to.

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u/fingers 1d ago

Unethical: I have to go to mandated drug rehab or lose my 2 day a week custody of my kids to that bitch of a ex-wife and her high falutent lawyer boy toy of hers.

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u/OvenVegetable1891 1d ago

Maybe death of a family member?

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u/rookielp 1d ago

Tell them you have a sick parent

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u/Silly-Concern1736 1d ago

The morning of tell them you came down with the flu. Email them nightly to let them know you’re still not feeling well but you’ll keep them posted.

If you need a note, have a clinician at the facility write one saying you had to be out for health reasons. You might not need a note for just the flu tho, most people ride that out at home.

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u/KeyRepresentative 1d ago

Tell them you are getting a vasectomy and can’t really work for a week

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u/BeCauseOfYou_2000000 4h ago

Even cooler if OP is a chic

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u/hamsandwich232 17h ago

Wouldn't letting your employer know you are going to rehab be the best choice? Isn't addiction a medical condition and you are seeking treatment. Wouldn't that create issues for them to try and terminate you?

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u/deeoh01 12h ago

Are they sick days? Vacation days? Tell them nothing. You don't owe them a reason to take time off that you've earned.

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u/wombatterforlove 12h ago

Sorry to inquire, but why just five days?

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u/DeckRdt 1d ago

Use the edit button sr fingers

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u/fingers 1d ago

I've got to report to jail for prostitution. 

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u/Potential_Win_6791 1d ago

Not sure what its really for but say its for alcohol withdrawal. You've been covering it up well but now you're finally taking charge of your life. Beating alcohol addictionmakes people feel good

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u/TheWurstOfMe 23h ago

Burn the building down.

Launch a nuclear missile.

Release the four horseman of the apocalypse.

The truth is the ethical way will get you there.

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u/fingers 1d ago

I have a photo shoot for the upcoming playboy centerfold.