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I have a yeast infection and plan to call out of work. My problem is that my boss ALWAYS asks what happened the day I come back into work. Is there a polite way I can tell him none of his business w/o letting one to woman problems? I feel uncomfortable saying that it is related to my gender or saying it is a TMI issue. I do not appear outwardly sick otherwise and he is suspicious, so I know he will ask.
How should I tell him I wasn’t feeling well w/o looking like a fibber (he is suspicious for no reason) and to get him off my back?
I usually email that I will be out sick if it helps. thanks in advance. I will pick best answerer.
Thank you everyone.
H for ‘08: I am embarrassed to use that excuse, anything else to say?
My boss is a bit weird. He always questions. I have used the food poisoning thing before. Since I have come off the pill (mood issues) I have had a few yeast infections during ovulation ( due to the hormone change and adjusting) and I feel embarrassed saying I ate something bad after being out sick for that a few months prior.
I have sick time saved up where I don’t need a dr. note, he is just inappropriate in asking what I have (as small talk) I guess. makes me embarrassed.
Morely: maybe you have been lucky enough to not have one or not have such an awful one, but sometimes they can be quite uncomfortable. Thank though for your advice.
sorry for some typos.
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9 Responses
Comment by HILLARY in 2008!!
February 2, 2010 at 9:41 pm
I would just tell him that it was a “womanly problem”… most men will stop in their tracks RIGHT there! If you see your doctor it wouldn’t hurt to get a note to back you up.
Comment by kim
February 5, 2010 at 10:51 pm
Tell him you had food poisoning. I had a really bad UTI once and couldnt make it to work, that’s all I had to say, and they left me alone. It’s perfect because then they cant bug you if you have to make frequent trips to the ladies room.
Comment by jd
February 8, 2010 at 9:01 am
tell him its personal-no need to explain to him!
Comment by Holly
February 11, 2010 at 12:41 am
Just tell him you needed to go to the doctor for something. If he asks further then tell him you had to see a gynocologist…his mouth will probably drop open, and I bet he’ll never ask again!
Comment by Lucy ? (Stop BSL!)
February 11, 2010 at 7:57 am
I’ve been through a situation like that. If my cramps for my period are excrutiating (happens about every 3 months) I call out of work, and that’s the only time I ever call.
The very first time, I just said that I was having some personal problems that needed to be taken care of. Then, I just smiled.
He understood and he’s never asked me. He wasn’t offended, but he respects me and your boss should too.
Comment by DrB
February 14, 2010 at 5:40 am
Go to your doctor and get a doctors certificate backing up that you had a genuine reason for being off work. Your boss should not question you and your time off work.
Comment by Morley
February 14, 2010 at 8:05 am
Tell him its personal. Its really none of his business what sickness you had. But really, why do you need to call in sick for a yeast infection?
Comment by alyssa
February 15, 2010 at 8:27 pm
i would tell him that i had food poisoning as well. giving too much information about your personal life isnt necessary, esp. if its your male boss.
Comment by BlueEyes_418
February 17, 2010 at 12:52 pm
When you miss work, explain to your doctor why and then tell them that your boss will demand an explination and ask them for an excuse. All your doctor has to do is give you a signed note that says something generic like: “______ was unable to attend work on the following date(s):______, and is able to return to work on this date _____” . Hand the note to your boss and tell them you’re feeling better and you’re ready to return to work. When your boss asks you what was wrong thank him for his concern, then tell him you weren’t feeling well but you’re better now. If he bagers you about it don’t hesitate to tell him, “No offense, but, I prefer to keep my health issues private”. As long as you have a doctor’s excuse, legally he can’t harrass you about why you were gone.