So, Are You Calling in Sick Even When You Have Debilitating Periods?

So, Are You Calling in Sick Even When You Have Debilitating Periods?

Some Jezebel readers really need to take some time off!

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On Monday we asked you to bear your souls and tell us if you’ve ever called out sick from a job because of period pain. My goodness, were there some extremely detailed and painful-sounding answers! Overall, the community of people with periods who also read Jezebel seems to be willing to take on quite a bit of pain before resorting to the equally painful act of calling a boss and explaining cramps to them. Everybody needs a vacation.

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Yes, but keep it vague

Yes, but keep it vague

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Migraines as an excuse always works. (Sometimes.)

Migraines as an excuse always works. (Sometimes.)

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Fibroids, more like fuckbroids

Fibroids, more like fuckbroids

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A Story In Three Parts

A Story In Three Parts

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A whole ass what now!?

A whole ass what now!?

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Universal healthcare when?

Universal healthcare when?

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Diarrhea is less embarrassing than periods?

Diarrhea is less embarrassing than periods?

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Take what is yours with blood and fire

Take what is yours with blood and fire

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Massive! Cyst!

Massive! Cyst!

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