9 Reasons You Should be Allowed to Call in Sick

Updated 6/19/2020

You know those mornings: the rough ones, full of little challenges trying to prevent you from getting to the office. They're awful. Why can't we use our sick days then? Well, you have our sympathy. Here are reasons we also wish were acceptable for taking the day off.

Some morning are rough. You know what I'm talking about—the mornings full of little challenges that make it extra difficult to get to the office. Why shouldn't we be able to use sick days for when we're having one of those mornings?

Well, at the very least, you have our sympathy. Here are nine reasons we think should be acceptable for taking the day off.

You can't even handle making breakfast.

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You get a little tangled up in your clothes.

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Your computer decides to take a sick day.

Your morning workout just isn't working out.

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You accidentally drink decaf instead of regular.

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There's no room for you in the parking lot.

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You get a little stuck on your way to the office.

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It snows in your car.

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You don't have any good grab-and-go breakfast options.

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Erin Greenawald is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist who is passionate about elevating the standard of writing on the web. Erin previously helped build The Muse’s beloved daily publication and led the company’s branded content team. If you’re an individual or company looking for help making your content better—or you just want to go out to tea—get in touch at eringreenawald.com.