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18 Surprising Reactions Bosses Had To Mental Health Days
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Things like this make it harder.

1
Have stress hives and can’t stop crying. Asked my boss for a mental health day before I explode. Apparently you need a doctors note for that. Wtf?

From:
Rochester, Minnesota, US

It's crippling.

2
What I hate is that people still don't see mental illness as a truly devastating thing. I need a mental health day from work, but I don't think my boss will allow it.

From:
Somewhere

Harsh.

3
My boss decided to let my coworker know that mental health isn't a good excuse to ask for a day off. Thoughts?

From:
Pensacola, Florida, US

Not everyone gets it.

4
My boss knows I have depression but doesn't understand it. I need a mental health day. But I feel like a liar. Like I'd have to say I'm throwing up.

From:
Redcar, England, GB

Some are understanding.

5
My boss is so understanding. She noticed I wasn’t acting like myself today and sent me home for a “mental health” day. I lucked out.

From:
Somewhere

You have to jump through hoops to get it.

6
I need a mental health day but my boss wants doctors excuses every time. I rarely miss work & have had a doctor's excuse each time but today I really feel as if I shouldn't be at work. I'm so shaky.

From:
Warthen, Georgia, US

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