How to Call in Sick at Work

Video Transcript

"Things happen and we all get sick. But there's a proper way to let your employer know. I'm Gloria Campbell with Advantage Training Systems located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. How do you call in to work and notify them that you're sick? There's several things that you want to make sure that you do. Call as soon as you know that you're not going to make it. I know sometimes we just want to just wait and see if we're feeling better. But it's probably better to call and put your employer on notification that you're not going to be there, so that they'll have the most time to try to cover your shift. If there is an important project that you're working on make sure that when you call in sick that someone knows where the information is and how to work on that project if necessary. Always try and talk with your supervisor. Don't leave a message on the answering machine unless it is absolutely necessary. Talk with your supervisor, apologize for the fact that you are not going to make it. Let them know how much you wanted to be there and it's totally unavoidable. If you have some idea on when you'll be back, give them that information as well. There is a way to call in sick and let your manager and your co-workers know you're sorry you can't be there to contribute. This is Gloria Campbell with Advantage Training Systems in Saint Petersburg, Florida giving you a way to call in sick at work and still maintain the information that you might need to keep a good working relationship."