Calling in Sick
They looked at the statistics of us calling in sick... I took a few courses on the subject-statistics usually only tell you what you want to believe, not always the truth! When we have a crew force that I think averages north of 52 years old and we are working harder than ever what do they think will happen? Last time I checked I am not as healthy as I was 20 years ago even though I work out everyday and watch what I eat.
What we do is a dangerous and difficult job, if you are not healthy and mentally ready to get in the cockpit, call in sick! Do not make the other pilot drag you around the world!