I called in today no I mean ..I called Out! / huh??

I have noticed some Nurses talk about "CALLING OUT" ( sick, ie..) and some say "CALLING IN" so interesting!!!!! is this like calling ( for example) a Pepsi a "SODA" or a "POP" I live in the heart of the Midwest and we say "CallING-IN'
I mean..... you are calling-IN to your work place right? I know its trivial..........but I was just wondering....?
I've heard "Calling-off" or "Calling-In Sick" never "Calling-out" or "Calling-In"

have heard this term "called out" in the midwest southern states, basically meaning called-in.

I'm in Australia. We say call in sick in the state I am in, cos we are calling INTO the facility. I have heard various expressions on here as well and it can be a little confusing.

I meant (for example) "I called in today, I have a sprained ankle, and can't come in to work" But some say I called out today" I know, its trivial , but interesting!!

Quote from cecilsgirlI meant (for example) "I called in today, I have a sprained ankle, and can't come in to work" But some say I called out today" I know, its trivial , but interesting!!

I'm in the midwest. We say "Call off" Never heard call in/out until this forum.By the way.. pass me a pop because I don't drink soda (haha)

Here in Northern California we tend to say that we"called in" as in called in sick.To be "called off" means to be called and told not to come to work because of low census or whatever. Calling out?? I don't think I've heard of that except when offering to fight...heehee.. "I called her out" means you better put up your dukes cuz it's on and crackin'!

I called to say I ain't coming in!!! That solves it!

Called InCalled OutCalled Off..In short, I ain't coming to work today.

Quote from cecilsgirlI have noticed some Nurses talk about "CALLING OUT" ( sick, ie..) and some say "CALLING IN" so interesting!!!!! is this like calling ( for example) a Pepsi a "SODA" or a "POP" I live in the heart of the Midwest and we say "CallING-IN'I mean..... you are calling-IN to your work place right? I know its trivial..........but I was just wondering....?

Quote from Nascar nurseI'm in the midwest. We say "Call off" Never heard call in/out until this forum.By the way.. pass me a pop because I don't drink soda (haha)

Me and most people I know say "called out" here in Connecticut. The only other phrase I've heard is "called in sick" but never just "called in"...