after calling in sick? in you are, turns out there s a recent survey finding 57% of salaried employees said they would take a sick day even if they weren t really sick. the biggest culprits, younger workers who may be keeping later hours than their seasoned counterparts. but anyone abusing sick days, your boss is on to you. joined by cnbc s cindy perman. everyone, everyone calls in sick now and again. a lot of employees apparently are abusing this privilege, is what you found through your reporting? it really is. especially at this time of the year, i don t know if you know, we re in calling in sick season right now. that s because not everyone has presidents day or martin luther king day off. this stretch through memorial day the time when people are likely to say i deserve a day off. if the sun is shine, it s like springitis.