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Coworker Fake Calls In Sick to Work Night After Concert

· 3 min read

Picture this: you’re in the ER, the fluorescent lights flicker like a disco ball, and your shift partner is—well—let’s just say they’re not exactly the golden child of teamwork. Call them “J.” J has a knack for turning every minor mishap into a full‑blown drama, and she’s managed to snag a 12‑hour shift almost every time you’re scheduled. That’s half of the day and a half of the night, depending on how you look at it.

A few weeks ago, J begged for the 10th and 11th of the month off so she could catch a concert. The 10th got the green light. The 11th? Not so much. But J, ever the diva, announced to anyone who would listen, “I’ve got the whole week off!” and casually mentioned she’d “call in sick” whenever it suited her. Because apparently, a “sick call” is just another word for “I’m not actually sick, but I’m a hero and I’ll show up anyway.”

You’re the one who knows the real story: J was planning to show up at 11:00 PM, a full 24 hours after the concert, and you’ll be left in the ER alone, no break, no backup. So you wait. Then, a miracle—another coworker who had already clocked a 12‑hour day shift works an extra 6 hours just so you can grab a coffee break. The universe (or at least the universe’s HR department) is merciful, but the real irony remains: J’s “sick call” gets away with it, while you get the short end of the stick.

So here’s the moral: If you’re planning to “fake call in sick” after a concert, maybe consider swapping a day shift instead of a night. At least then you won’t be the one staying up all night on your own.

The Comments (because everyone loves a good rant)​

Management put you in a position to dislike your coworker… Mission Accomplished.

Management 101: If we turn them against each other, they won’t turn against us.

No need for sarcasm, it's a genuine management tactic.

Blame management for understaffing you not your co worker.

True management definitely set the stage but it is still frustrating when coworkers take advantage like this 😅

TL;DR​

J’s “sick call” after a concert leaves you solo in the ER, while she’s off the clock. Management’s tactics are questionable, but the real drama is whether you should actually call in sick for a concert. Stay awake.