[Scandia]

I have requested days off ahead of time because of a convention or another activity going on.

Once I called in sick because I was too depressed due to handling other issues in my life. I was a teaching assistant- not exactly a paid job.

Otherwise, when I call in sick, I truly am sick. I have called in sick twice this year at work. Once I had the flu, the other time I had a severe cold.

Let's just say that things are MUCH better now than what they were 10 years ago.