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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