I've hurt my [ankle] and it's hard to carry on; I'll leave by [time] after handing off the urgent bits.
Remote work
Logging Off Early While Remote for A minor injury
As a remote worker leaving for a minor injury, message your manager and set your status so the team isn't left waiting.
Say what you need, briefly
Say you've hurt yourself and need to rest it or get it checked. If it happened at work, note that so it can be recorded, but keep the account brief.
Handle it as a remote worker
Working remotely, a clean exit means a clear message to your manager plus an updated status so the team can see you're away. Note who to contact for anything you own so nobody is left pinging an offline colleague.
Example messages
I took a knock and need to get it checked. Could we note it, and I'll head out by [time]?
I've strained my back and need to rest it; I'll leave by [time] and pick up quiet tasks if I can.
Mistakes to avoid
Don't just go quiet with a green status. Set yourself away and say who covers anything urgent.
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Common questions
Do I need to detail the injury?
No. That you're hurt and need to rest or get it checked is enough.
What matters most when remote?
Coverage and status. Say who covers your work and set your away status so people aren't left waiting.