I am not feeling well, taking sick day today. vs I am not feeling well so i am taking sick day today.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase is a more casual and informal way of expressing the idea. On the other hand, the second phrase is a more formal and complete sentence. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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This phrase is correct in informal contexts, such as casual conversations with friends or family.

"I am not feeling well, taking sick day today."

This phrase is a shortened and informal way of saying that you are not feeling well and will be taking a sick day. It is suitable for casual settings.

Examples:

Feeling a bit under the weather, taking a sick day today.
Not feeling great, taking a sick day tomorrow.
I'm sick, taking the day off.
Having a headache, taking a sick day.
Feeling unwell, taking a sick day to rest.

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I am not feeling well, taking sick day today.
I am not feeling it, Red.
I am not feeling very safe here.
I am not feeling sorry for myself, Jethro.
I woke up at 15.00 and I am not feeling hungry at all.
Mr. Brooks was kind enough not to question your absence, but I am not feeling so indulgent.
You people are not empowering me. I am not feeling empowered.
Call the army, I am not feeling very well.
I want to continue speaking, it is just that I am not feeling well.
«I would like some advice from you, because I am not feeling very well. I am in distress and I have even thought about suicide.
When I am not feeling well, I stop and look inside of myself.
«I would like some advice from you, because I am not feeling very well.
Excuse me, Rolf, I am not feeling any better.
Yes, but we are not making the announcement tonight because that is a joyful thing, and I am not feeling very joyful right now.
Do you even care that I am not feeling well?
I will probably go to the doctor tomorrow if I am not feeling better.Going to the doctor in Mexico is simply a delight.
I don't care how many shutters you put up or weapons you hide in the furniture I am not feeling real safe right now.
How can I act like I am not feeling well when I am feeling well.
I am not feeling good.
'Cause I am not feeling well.
I am not feeling well today.

Alternatives:

I am not feeling well, so I am taking a sick day today.
I'm not feeling well and will be taking a sick day today.
Feeling sick, so I'm taking a sick day today.
I'm feeling unwell, taking a sick day today.
Not feeling well, so I'm taking a sick day today.

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for professional or written communication.

"I am not feeling well so i am taking sick day today."

This phrase is a complete and formal way of expressing that you are not feeling well and will be taking a sick day. It is appropriate for professional or written contexts.

Examples:

I am not feeling well, so I am taking a sick day tomorrow.
She is not feeling well, so she is taking a sick day today.
He is not feeling well, so he is taking a sick day.
They are not feeling well, so they are taking a sick day.
We are not feeling well, so we are taking a sick day today.

Show examples from the web [+]

I am not feeling well so i am taking sick day today.
I am not feeling it, Red.
I am not feeling very safe here.
I am not feeling sorry for myself, Jethro.
I woke up at 15.00 and I am not feeling hungry at all.
Mr. Brooks was kind enough not to question your absence, but I am not feeling so indulgent.
You people are not empowering me. I am not feeling empowered.
Call the army, I am not feeling very well.
I want to continue speaking, it is just that I am not feeling well.
«I would like some advice from you, because I am not feeling very well. I am in distress and I have even thought about suicide.
When I am not feeling well, I stop and look inside of myself.
«I would like some advice from you, because I am not feeling very well.
Excuse me, Rolf, I am not feeling any better.
Yes, but we are not making the announcement tonight because that is a joyful thing, and I am not feeling very joyful right now.
Do you even care that I am not feeling well?
I will probably go to the doctor tomorrow if I am not feeling better.Going to the doctor in Mexico is simply a delight.
I don't care how many shutters you put up or weapons you hide in the furniture I am not feeling real safe right now.
How can I act like I am not feeling well when I am feeling well.
I am not feeling good.
'Cause I am not feeling well.
I am not feeling well today.

Alternatives:

I am not feeling well, taking a sick day today.
I'm not feeling well and will be taking a sick day today.
Feeling sick, so I'm taking a sick day today.
I'm feeling unwell, taking a sick day today.
Not feeling well, so I'm taking a sick day today.

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