AIBU to take a sick day to finish my MSc dissertation?

[BunnyLily]

I work two part time jobs and two school ages kids, single Mom and just about to finish dissertation for MSc which has taken 2 years. I’ve had 1 sick day from work all year but had to have a couple of days off as kids were sick. AIBU to call in sick tomorrow as this needs to be handed in the weekend and I need extra time!! I don’t want to rush it and fail after 2 years hard work.

I’d take the rest of the week unless it’d impact your pay

Do It, you have my permission

Yep do it

You're not sick are you?

Do it OP and massive congratulations on your achievements!

Will it inconvenience your colleagues?

Do it.

Do it

I’d do it if necessary

Do it. Sod your colleagues, they won’t think about you if they pull a sickie. I’d call in with d&v for the rest of the week and get it done then relax.

Do it xx

Do it.

I would do this too OP. Well done for your achievements and enjoy the relief when it’s submitted

So stealing is now acceptable?

I don’t want to rush it and fail after 2 years hard work.

I think that ship already sailed.

How long have you had when you could have done it?

If only you'd had a 3 day weekend recently or something...

Or maybe she had 2 kids entertained for 3 days rather than 2?

Definitely do it. Well done for sticking it out!

Are you sick? If not, then don’t say you are. It’s dishonest and unfair.

I’m sure you’ve known the date due for ages do any rush is your own fault.

Bloody hell you look terrible. How long have you been vomiting? Please stay away from people, it might be contagious.

And if you feel awkward still, have two chocolate bars and a strong coffee. Then you can legitimately call in sick 😂.

Wholeheartedly think you should, yes. Do whatever you need to do to get it finished to the best of your ability.
It’s only a couple of days, work will cope.

You're intelligent enough to do an MSc but not intelligent enough to manage your own time? Presumably this deadline has been in place for many months? Why should your company and your colleagues suffer for your incompetence?

No, you should not be using paid work time to do your MSc without their permission. And if you really are doing an MSc, you know that!

Ignore the holier than-thou comments. Just do it.