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I wouldn't do it unless I was deathly ill. Even if you don't think you'll need a job as a reference, I think it's best to leave things on as positive a note as possible.

I agree with PP. Even if the job is terrible and you don't ever anticipate future encounters, I would do everything to not burn any bridges, as small as they may seem.

I wouldn't either. He doesn't get personal time? I think calling out sick would look really bad right after giving notice.

I wouldnt do it just to clean the house. Only if I was really ill or something

Agree with all other posters. I wouldn't call out to clean the house. If I was ill or had a death in the family, it would be different.

I would only call off if it was absolutely necessary (i.e. he's vomiting or really sick/you're really sick). You don't want to burn bridges, especially since you never know what could happen with this new job.

@anonysquire: Ugh I feel you. His friend = he should clean
Does he get to leave early because it's the day before thanksgiving? Can he help after work?

I wouldn't call out unless I was really sick!

@anonysquire: Yes, even if he will have that job for the rest of his life! Burning bridges professionally is always a bad idea, no matter what the circumstances.

I would go to work then put soap in my eye right before the boss walked in the door and say "I hate to do this but I think I have pink eye and I dont want to infect you all before the holidays"

okay. I really hate working. I would rather clean my home.

I'd only call out if I was sick, and if I did call out while not sick, 'd feel so guilty I wouldn't be able to enjoy my day off.