I keep a personal appointment on [day] and will step out by [time]; my work is covered as usual.
Shift work
Leaving a Shift Early for A therapy session
Leaving a shift early for a therapy session is mostly about cover. Tell your supervisor early and line up someone for the rest of the shift.
Say what you need, briefly
A regular therapy slot is private. A personal appointment I keep regularly covers it fully; treat it like any standing commitment.
Sort cover for your shift
On a shift, leaving early hinges on cover. Tell your supervisor as early as you can, and where you can, line up a colleague to cover the rest of your shift so the floor isn't left short.
Example messages
I have a personal appointment on [day] and need to leave by [time]; I'll wrap up the urgent bits first.
Something personal I keep has come up at [time]; my priorities will be done.
Mistakes to avoid
Don't leave the floor short without a word. Flag it early and help line up cover for the rest of the shift.
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Common questions
Do I have to say it's therapy?
No. A personal appointment you keep regularly is complete.
What matters most on a shift?
Cover. Tell your supervisor early and, where you can, arrange a colleague to cover the rest of your shift.