Im more than certain all of us had to call out on short notice due to some emergency (or sometimes you just dont wanna go in that day and you have either vacation or sick time to cover that day), the whole point of this post is that i myself have been guilty of over explaining why i need off and getting it denied and i found out my bosses dont need to know why i left early. Some bosses didnt care as long as i let them know but when it comes to the other bosses asking WHY you need to go dont say anything about what youre gonna do. Heres an example.
Me: Hey [boss's name] i gotta take off early because (thats when you say you got a appointment, dont say where you have it or they'll most likely ask for a note)
Boss: Ah okay may i ask where? (Some bosses will be nice about it, some might actually be worried and just wanna check up on you)
Me: Sorry its too personal to talk about since were at work, i dont like mixing my home life into work (sometimes that can be bullshit because i hung out with alot of coworkers and still do despite me not working at that place)
Sometimes the bosses will stop there as they will not pry further. Some will reiterate the question and you just repeat the same thing. They will be put in a spot where they wont be able to say no because SINCE youre vague about why you have to leave early or cant come in to work said day. Theyll have to say yes. Now I'll admit i never had a boss who said “we need you today” and give a “reason” as to why youre needed out of all the days since you wont be there. That i could use opinions from all of you.