Should I feel guilty for phoning in sick?

[Anonymous]

I'm a Postgrad student just starting to work out some part-time work hours. The problem is I signed up for too many hours and having just had 3 days of intense uni days I really feel I need a break (the commite to uni is long infortunately and has taken it out of me). I'm starting to get physical symptoms I associate with stress normally and don't want them to get worse. Is this a good enough reason to take one day off? (I'll go back for my other shifts at the weekend)

[theFrenz]

First is see your doctor if you feel something is wrong. Time management is not easy, sometimes it takes a little extra effort especially if its your education. I could make myself physically sick if I didn't want to go to school or work. Then I would feel guilty of taking the time off I should be saving for a "real" event. It doesn't get any easier, when the real world of work is around the corner. The day you don't show up will be the day of a life changing event you have now missed.

[Anonymous]

You are feeling the physical affects of it, so yes it sounds like the healthy choice is to take a sick day. Just make sure that you actually use your "sick day" to get some rest and relax (so don't go out drinking then call in sick, don't stay out all night, don't go out during the day. Just stay home, sleep, and rest.)

[destineerai]

I wouldn't feel too bad about what you did. Remember: There's someone on your job who probably calls out twice a week. Don't make a habit of doing this though!

[Anonymous]

No, sometimes, you just have to relax. Otherwise, shit might go down. At least you weren't out partying.

[Wonderer89]

Mental health days are important too