[gold stinger]

At my specific workplace, work is continuous, so I do need to ask a co-worker if they can cover for me for 2-3 mins and more often than not, they will say yes.

Sometimes, I am working by myself in that continuous work situation, so I have to keep an eye out for downtime and use that to excuse myself. If someone gets angry, I just politely let them know that I'm the only person there, and I needed to use a restroom.

Very rarely do I not get that chance, and in those situations. I just hold it. I am magically blessed with being able to hold it for very long durations, and very thankful that I can. Not everyone is the same.