I think it's good to call and either get the actual person you need to speak with or leave a voicemail. Then, follow-up with an e-mail. That way if someone says you never called or something happens there is paper proof that you did. I agree with the abbreviations statement - they are not appropriate for the professional world. No one should text and say they are not coming. If they can pick up a phone to text, they can certainly pick up a phone to call.

I have a great relationship with my boss so texting her is acceptable. Texting or calling to me depends on your relationship with your boss. But while saying that the proper and professional way to inform anyone of your absence or tardy is to call, particularly when you are part of a team where your presence is crucial.

@ Nolan Snell, I'm happy to report that NC has put cursive writing courses back into our school system. My son didn't have cursive writing and can only print. So sad!!! Math is a huge deal as well! We've gone from Common Core to Eureka math in a year. My daughter has had to learn both of these ways of doing math and has done excellent!!!

Never text. If you text me I would not consider that proper notice. Your job is important treat it that way if you want to keep it.

Here is a novel idea... How about doing it the way the employee handbook says to do it. If texting is not listed as an option, don't text.

Why are you attacking the younger generation? I'm 60 years old and I communicate both in writing and verbally. There are older adults as well who text that don't use whole words either. No one is perfect and people need to understand that just because you want everything your way doesn't mean it's the right way for them.

Good advice Rhonda, So many times we get so use to abbreviations that we want to write that way all the time. Some of us talk the way we text. There is a time and place for everything.

In response to the spelling issue, I am a nurse. I have developed Complex Partial Epilepsy. It affects my thought sequencing. Spelling is one of them, I use a dictionary. Many people do not realize there are different forms of Epilepsy, so I don't say anything about mine. Mine came about from several bouts of head trauma, falls & car accidents, in which your brain bounces back & forth.

You've already got the phone in your hand. Go ahead and dial the number and talk to your supervisor. You can get your point across a lot better with saying the words, rather than typing them. Text can be interpreted in a lot of very different ways. PLUS, it will convey your intent as genuine and not as someone simply sending out a text as they would to their BFF.

Rhonda, You are correct, & Use words not abbreviate through text. You are reporting a detail that effect the supervisor, work load. He may have to hold or bring someone in to cover your schedule. Rhonda, you are right on, Show respect and it will be appreciated by your supervisor. Younger people, you will grow to appreciate her comments. Thanks Rhonda