noun a sickie - a day off work taken due to feigned illness
verb pull - to take or fake a day off work by pretending to be sick
When an employee calls in sick even though they are not actually ill, usually to take a day off work without using their vacation time.
Refers to the issue of managing and addressing employees who frequently 'pull a sickie'.
Used to describe dishonest behavior by employees towards their employers by falsely claiming to be sick.
Refers to the act of taking unauthorized time off by pretending to be sick.
A writer might 'pull a sickie' if they are feeling uninspired or overwhelmed by a project and need a day off to recharge and refocus.
A psychologist might 'pull a sickie' if they are feeling burnt out from seeing clients back-to-back and need a mental health day to rest and recuperate.
A teacher might 'pull a sickie' if they are feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning and grading and need a day off to catch up on work or take a mental health break.
A doctor might 'pull a sickie' if they are feeling exhausted from working long hours and need a day off to rest and avoid burnout.
An accountant might 'pull a sickie' if they are feeling stressed about meeting deadlines and need a day off to focus on their mental well-being.