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Grasping Darkness

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

20 Feb 2008 at 15:07 - 1

share your fun stories of calling in sick to work or school just to stay home to play gw

i havent missed a day in a year at work and today i called in sick so i can be lazy and play gw and harrass the gwg forums

ok heres the funny part of it. my boss said i have to come sign the life insurance packet i forgot to do lasy night before i can go home sick. no its not a trick like he's trying to get me to come in anyway. lol brb

yeah my stories pretty boring but i bet you people have some good ones. i want some great tales of delinquency when i get back!

PLEASE no one-upper trolling useless commets ty

EmptySkull

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Jul 2006

KaoS League

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20 Feb 2008 at 15:11 - 2

Why call in sick. When I'm the boss no need. I just go to work log in to GW and play if I wanna. O and post too!

Ouchie

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jan 2007

[Leet]

R/

20 Feb 2008 at 15:21 - 3

I don't think loss of job is an option for most people. Becareful it doesn't become a habit. Most of us would like to stay home and do nothing but play games but real life must come first - if you fail to see that real life commitments are a priority then you should seek help or stop playing games altogether

PS. I post of forums from work as I can between jobs- play from home after work and after family time

-Pluto-

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Feb 2007

US

Diversionary Tactics [DT]

Mo/

20 Feb 2008 at 15:26 - 4

I've never done it, but I know a few people that have called in sick in order to make monthly ATs

Cebe

The 5th Celestial Boss

Join Date: Jul 2006

Inverness, Scotland

The Cult of Scaro [WHO]

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20 Feb 2008 at 15:27 - 5

This needs /closed or /moved_to_off_topic in my opinion.

Anyhoo...Only time I take time off work for GW is when a new campaign/expansion comes out, and then, I use holiday time

. I try not to call in sick whenever possible...because whenever someone else does I always think "yea, you just want a day off..." so I naturally think that's what others think I'm up to.

Tyla

Emo Goth Italics

Join Date: Sep 2006

20 Feb 2008 at 15:27 - 6

Never...missing my schooltime for GW? I want cash aswell as GW!

HayesA

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Sep 2006

Pennsylvania

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20 Feb 2008 at 16:00 - 7

Nope I've never called in sick for guild wars. I've called in sick because I was actually, *gasps* sick, slept till noon, and played guild wars because i was bored. But not especially so I could play guild wars or any game. I need money more then i need guild wars.

Kusandaa

Forge Runner

Join Date: Jul 2006

N/Mo

20 Feb 2008 at 16:04 - 8

Only missed classes when I was actually sick. I'd show up on GW 'cause I was bored, but sometimes I'd log off pretty fast 'cause I'd be too tired/sick to play. Never missed a class to play, I already feel guilty for not being able to go to class for a valid reason... so you can imagine how I feel about canceling my whole semester because I broke my leg and can't even go to class. Gonna give me time for GW, but TBH I'd rather be in class with my friends.

Parson Brown

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Apr 2006

In ur base...

The one true [Hope]

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20 Feb 2008 at 16:08 - 9

I called out of work the day Factions launched.

That was one of my favorite GW days. There was a special 1-day event for those who preordered, so I started my new Rit and had a great time PUGging through parts and going through with guildies in other parts.

Bryant Again

Hall Hero

Join Date: Feb 2006

20 Feb 2008 at 16:38 - 10

And they say WoW is addicting...

Can't say I've missed school or work just to play Guild Wars. For me, I have to stay at school because it's incredibly vital, and money is pretty important as well. I feel guilty enough that I just missed my bus.

idicious

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2006

Holland

LoD

P/W

20 Feb 2008 at 16:41 - 11

The day I call in sick to college to play GW is the day I quit playing, then again I'm studying what I've dreamed of for a long time now (music)

Grasping Darkness

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

20 Feb 2008 at 16:43 - 12

Quote:

Originally Posted by idicious

The day I call in sick to college to play GW is the day I quit playing, then again I'm studying what I've dreamed of for a long time now (music)

cool. what aspect of music are you into? do what makes you happy just like you are

Orange Milk

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Mar 2006

Ganking, USA

Retired

R/

20 Feb 2008 at 16:44 - 13

I'm at work right now, so, No.

I have scheduled days off in the past for Ghost Recon, but not for GW.

I don't like to miss work, I've too much to do, like troll thse forums and flame.

Hailfall

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Aug 2005

Germany

Phantom Commando

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20 Feb 2008 at 16:45 - 14

Well i dont really have a fascinating job (temp job) so one day i called in sick because i work nightshifts and we were goign to do a FOW run and i have been missing out on those and didn't want to miss that one.

But that was the only time i called in sick for GW.. xD

Painbringer

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2006

Minnesota

Black Widows of Death

W/Mo

20 Feb 2008 at 16:57 - 15

Never and never will……….. But I do like the extra playing time when my kids get sick and I get to watch them

Gun Pierson

Forge Runner

Join Date: Feb 2006

Belgium

PIMP

Mo/

20 Feb 2008 at 16:59 - 16

Very funny coincidence this topic. I'm a hard worker, but two weeks ago I just didn't show up at work that monday cause I just had enough of it, no note from the doctor or whatever, just illegaly absent. The next day in front of the whole team my boss asked in a very special tone: 'So where did you hang out yesterday?' 'Defenitely not here': I answered. And that was the end of it. Still working there.

They damn well know that they won't find a hard working clown like me any time soon. And btw here in Belgium you get a replacement income when you're thrown out and it's almost as high as a full time job the first year. Time enough to find another job in the meantime.

And yeah I played GW all day that day, bite me.

MithranArkanere

Underworld Spelunker

Join Date: Nov 2006

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Heraldos de la Llama Oscura [HLO]

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20 Feb 2008 at 16:59 - 17

I have never been sick in my whole life, so people wouldn't be believe me if I did so.

Pae

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

20 Feb 2008 at 17:00 - 18

If I'm calling in sick at work/missing school, I'd be too sick to play GW >.>

idicious

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Dec 2006

Holland

LoD

P/W

20 Feb 2008 at 17:00 - 19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grasping Darkness

cool. what aspect of music are you into? do what makes you happy just like you are

We get allot of different aspects, such as band coaching, music theory, history and hearing training. But also sound design (learning to work with professional studio software), recording techniques, setting up a PA system, some management etc. You have to specialise in the second year but still in the orientation fase at the moment

I play in several (small) bands and play guitar myself, enjoying everything else we've had so far as well

Stockholm

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Feb 2006

Censored

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20 Feb 2008 at 17:00 - 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylananimus

Wow, people here are so anal.

I DID (unlike some others) actually read the OP, and I guess after not missing a single day in a year you deserve a little me-time

Who hasn't phoned in sick 'cause they wanna laze in the sunshine or take a time out to relax, or sleep off that terrible hangover? lol It's kinda normal.

Is it?

What about responsibilitys, deadlines, ripple effects?
Job don't get done or someone else has to do it aswell as their own work, your actions have an effect on others and their work, you ever think about that?
I can imagin doing someone elses work if they are sick or has to take care of a sick family member, but if I found out they stayed home to play video games, NO WAY. They would be looking for a new job.

yarddog

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2005

Philadelphia-Go Eagles

Raptor Five [Five]

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20 Feb 2008 at 17:02 - 21

<<< at work now

Pleikki

WTB q8 15^50 Weapons!

Join Date: Nov 2006

???oo ???ugs ???lan [?????????]

20 Feb 2008 at 17:02 - 22

Just Once didnt go school cause wanted Play gw. that was wonderful story

R A C

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Sep 2005

In my parent's basement

R/Mo

20 Feb 2008 at 17:03 - 23

I've called in sick because I simply was out of town for the day and even though I requested the time off, my silly supervisor forgot to schedule me off. And I was part time at the time too. But I've never called in sick JUST to play games.

Richardt

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2007

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20 Feb 2008 at 17:05 - 24

Eh I've done similar-not for GW-most of my alliance and guild is offline during the day so when I'm legitimately sick, it's kinda boring to be on. And plus all of my work can be done from home, so if I am sick, I do try to get some work done (damn my work ethic!).

But the day after my Master's defense I did take a day off just to play my PS3

TBH everyone needs a little me time lol. Did plenty of that right after finals as an undergrad

Vanilla Guerilla

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Sep 2007

Helping Hand of Ascalon

Mo/

20 Feb 2008 at 17:21 - 25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stockholm

Is it?

What about responsibilitys, deadlines, ripple effects?
Job don't get done or someone else has to do it aswell as their own work, your actions have an effect on others and their work, you ever think about that?
I can imagin doing someone elses work if they are sick or has to take care of a sick family member, but if I found out they stayed home to play video games, NO WAY. They would be looking for a new job.

lol. No one has ever died because I took a personal day. Or cried for that matter.

Grasping Darkness

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

20 Feb 2008 at 17:23 - 26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stockholm

Is it?

What about responsibilitys, deadlines, ripple effects?
Job don't get done or someone else has to do it aswell as their own work, your actions have an effect on others and their work, you ever think about that?
I can imagin doing someone elses work if they are sick or has to take care of a sick family member, but if I found out they stayed home to play video games, NO WAY. They would be looking for a new job.

the thing is that i think of myself as an exception to the rule. i turn out 3 times the company profit of my co-employees and i get paid the same. also taking into concideration that many employees where i work destroy company propery and miss a few days per month. i also do a lot of things that arent expected of me that nobody else does, saving the company money. also i have repaired relations with many of our companies customers to save large accounts
i called in sick but told them what i was doing. i took a sick day(not like i was faking)
i bet i could go to work tomorrow with my wang hanging out and i'd still have my job-taking into concideration i work with truckers

quickmonty

Ancient Windbreaker

Join Date: May 2005

20 Feb 2008 at 17:25 - 27

At work now, but I can't play GW on this ancient computer. If I feel like taking a day off I just call in and say "Not coming in today."

Zahr Dalsk

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2007

Canada

20 Feb 2008 at 17:34 - 28

If the weather is shit and I'm staying home anyways, sure, I might play Gw.

Never for Gw itself though.

Snow Bunny

Alcoholic From Yale

Join Date: Jul 2007

Strong Foreign Policy [sFp]

20 Feb 2008 at 18:12 - 29

Never have, never will.

It's a game.

College = Grades = Job = Money

Money > GW

Even if I were to call in sick and screw around, I'd go to a theme park or something, not waste it in front of a screen.

??? L??wLi????????? ???

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

Dela-where?

Demonic Rage [dr]

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20 Feb 2008 at 18:20 - 30

Im dealing with mono right now..so ive been out of school for awhile..sleep in till 1-2pm sometimes, and I would just get on gw since there is nothing better to do then watch gw with my grandmom >< ew

but wow after reading alot of the responses it makes me feel a bit weak. I mean Im a senior in Highschool and I graduate in May, I allready dont have a job so like im not getting any money (looking for one now tho)

Now if I DID have a job, hell no. I wouldnt call out of a job for gw.. I agree with what Snow Bunny said:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow Bunny

It's a game.
College = Grades = Job = Money
Money > GW

Chik N Nuggets

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

calgary, alberta, canada

The Crimson Knighthood [CRIM]

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20 Feb 2008 at 18:42 - 31

i skipped school school once to play GW.. but well

ok yeah.. i love GW.. i dont care

=]

{IceFire}

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

W/

20 Feb 2008 at 18:49 - 32

i am sick so i play gw

gg

Kattar

EXCESSIVE FLUTTERCUSSING

Join Date: Mar 2007

SMS (lolgw2placeholder)

Me/

20 Feb 2008 at 19:24 - 33

Nope, money > video games. Because,

Code:

if money < cost of food, electricty,etc 
           then no video games

Code syntax is baed. Kinda fixed it.

Richardt

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Sep 2007

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20 Feb 2008 at 20:19 - 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow Bunny

College = Grades = Job = Money

Money > GW

LIES!!! ALL LIES!!!!

Lord Sojar

The Fallen One

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oblivion

Irrelevant

Mo/Me

20 Feb 2008 at 20:40 - 35

I have done it on several occasions. Not just to play Guild Wars though. But, primarily because I was just exhausted and didn't feel like working. I can get away with it most of the time. I never miss really important things though.

Arkantos

The Greatest

Join Date: Feb 2006

W/

20 Feb 2008 at 20:48 - 36

I've missed school due to being sick/feeling like crap in the morning and played Guild Wars during the day, but I've never stayed home from school just to play Guild Wars.

FlameoutAlchemist

Hitmonk Extraordinarre!!

Join Date: Jan 2007

Lurking moar on my forums

Starvin Chillin on Lincoln Drive [MAFB]

Mo/Me

20 Feb 2008 at 21:11 - 37

I haven't necessarily skipped school per se. I've skipped lectures and lab days that I've either already done or gotten ahead of. Like Rahja said, I never miss the important stuff.

RedNova88

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Oct 2007

Behind you!

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20 Feb 2008 at 21:41 - 38

Well before I finished school I would "fake it" on an odd occasion to stay home because I had better things to do on that particular day. And after I finished whatever I was doing I'd spend some quality time with Guild Wars.

Lady Lozza

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2005

Oz

Angel Sharks

Me/N

20 Feb 2008 at 21:54 - 39

I've never called in sick unless I quite literally can't even manage to crawl out of bed - and then it's no playing GW anyway, just sleep. It's just a bad work ethic. I suffer from the occassional migraine and old sports injuries - I actually need my sick time to cope with the days I am sick.

Mike_version2

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: May 2006

20 Feb 2008 at 21:55 - 40

I would rather get paid/educated than take a day off to play GW (or any game).