One of my several jobs requires increasingly brutal 9-hour days, and it’s going to be v hard for me to make one of my shifts next week without huge amounts of stress (due to various responsibilities that day, as my family has a lot going on).
Is it possible for me to make it to work that day? Sure. Is it worth it for the pay? Absolutely not.
The day in question is 8-9 days away, so too late notice to randomly announce that I need the day off, as my boss is the only person who will be able to fill in for me. But I also really don’t want to fabricate an illness the night before/morning of, as it’ll cause undue stress for both me and my coworkers.
What are the best excuses for needing a relatively-last-minute day off? The only thing I can think of is “I finally got in to see a doctor I’ve been on the waiting list for for months” though that in and of itself will inspire more questions than I’d care to answer.
Any and all advice is welcome!