How many times do you think is too much to be calling in from work?

Question

So far in 4months i've worked where I work i've called in like 3times. ONe because I had the flew, 2nd was because my friend needed a shoulder to cry on, third becuase I was throwing up really bad. Now I feel a bit light headed and feel like i'm going to puke. Should I call in from work? It'll be the fourth time in four months. Do you think that's too many times?

P.S. two of the sick days I had bronchidus heading into something worse but I had a doctor note. The third call in was when my friend's mom went to the hospital outgoing surgery with lots of complications and when I work I work about 8-10hour shifts. So I wouldn't be able to be there for her when she got really nervous.

I worked there since May 28th. And over the summer I worked about 24-30hours a week. But now that highschool started i'm only working 16-24hours a week.

Answer 1

I think you're skating on thin ice.

Answer 2

You have to keep in mind that when you look and apply for other jobs they just might look at those records and see if they can take a hit like that in their company and if your resume is more impressive than the bad things they might get from your previous employer. If you have a doctors note for every time you call in sick you don't really have to count them. If you don't then your boss has to assume that there might be a pattern and may mark you as unreliable. If he does that you future employers may shy away from you because of it. I know you would like to be there for your buddies and all but that really isn't a good excuse to call in. Are they gonna be there when you have bills that are due and you don't have the funds to cover them all because you were giving her a shoulder to cry on. I know it sounds harsh but you have responsibilities too. Two out of your three call in's are legitimate but the other one i wouldn't have sympathy for because your boss gets short handed because of a call in that could have been avoided. Hopefully this helps you out and gives you a better understanding on the subject.

Answer 3

how bad do ya need the job, and you will have the answer your looking for.