Sick day or time-off message
Let your manager know you are off sick, clearly and without oversharing.
When to use it
Use to notify your manager you are unwell. Keep it brief, say whether you are reachable, and cover anything urgent.
The template
Hi [Manager], I am not well today and need to take a sick day. I will rest and aim to be back [when]. [Urgent item] is covered: [who/what]. I will keep an eye on anything genuinely urgent but will otherwise be offline. Thank you, [Your name]
Pick a tone
Dear [Manager], I regret to inform you that I am unwell and must take a sick day today. I expect to return [when]. [Urgent item] has been handled by [who/what]. Thank you for understanding.
Hi [Manager], not feeling great today so I am going to take a sick day and rest up, back [when] hopefully. [Urgent item] is sorted ([who/what]). Thanks!
Hi [Manager], I am unwell and taking a sick day today, back [when]. [Urgent item] is covered by [who/what]. Thanks.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Oversharing medical detail. "I am unwell" is enough.
- Not mentioning anything time-sensitive, leaving the team stuck.
- Promising to work anyway, which undercuts actually resting.
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