Calling Off Sick --Do You Ever Think People Lie?

[It'sInTheBlood]

I was having these EXCRUTIATING intestinal pains a few days ago and I have no idea where it came from. It just comes in waves, and I feel like I'm going to pass out as it's happening. I was literally on the toilet when I called with my eyes squinted shut. So..I called my supervisor during this (because I could barely breathe, I didn't know what to say on the phone other than explain myself to her) I broke down in the middle of my explanation into tears (I was kind of out of it, but I'm afraid now she thought the whole thing was an act....I mean, who starts crying on the phone). What do you think about the issue?

[xtxrn, ASN, RN]

ohhh, that's GOOD !!

[noc4senuf]

I stand by what I said. Union in my last facility had nothing to say about it.

[teeniebert, LPN]

Which is unprofessional...the policy or the behavior? I didn't understand....:)

Lying to your employer can be considered unprofessional behavior (Re: calling off sick then posting on Facebook about all the fun you're having at the amusement park).