To Maxed-out Moms: is it lame to use your health to explain why u don't attend some work event?

[Anonymous]

I rsvp-ed for some lame work-related dinner but feel too tired/burnt out to attend. I'm also feeling slightly under the weather but can't tell whether it's from genuinely being sick or just fatigued.

Is it totally lame to tell my boss I can't attend tonight b/c I'm under the weather? I'll be at work tomorrow, and so she will know that whatever it is, it's minor... Maybe I'll just drag myself out there for a couple of hours.

[Anonymous]

You RSVPed and you'll be in the office tomorrow, it will look fishy. Go for a couple of hours.

[Anonymous]

No - skip the lame events, attend the important ones. It's the only way to stay sane and somewhat healthy.

[Anonymous]

Yes. Don't.