retired_Monica65

The only time I've missed work was because I broke my hand and a couple of days when I was ralphing up everywhere. I wouldn't miss a day of work for something like cough/cold/something else rubbish. Bascially if I can sit, type and think then I can work.

retired_mygem19

whs. They had to order me to stay at home when I was off with cancer, I said Id stay in until my op and then come back the week after.

I had about 9 weeks off and I felt awful for not being at work knowing how hard people had to work to cover my absence.

retired_prettygirl9156

last time i was off was in March 2006 (iirc) due to me being hospitalised as a result of coughing up a load of blood. (there was a thread on it in here)

Many thanks to all those who lent their support.

san

Meh.

I guess I shall man up and go in. Watch this space...

retired_fabricodalacosta

If you feel severely under the weather, then it's best to stay off, IMO. Going to work with a really bad cold/flu, etc could be considered as being anti-social due to it being so easily passed on to others.

Working as a carer, I have to be careful if I feel ill. Have had time off this year (a couple of days) for an upset stomach. Wouldn't be good to pass it on to a client. That said, some clients want their session even if they are really ill. Their choice, however.

retired_jshendel

yeah, if you feel so ill go home. No point staying at work

retired_poptikeni

Morally you should only not go in if you physically can't make it, I have been known to have a few sick days when I just couldn't be arsed, didn't like my job though /poor excuse

retired_calli240

Cobblers to you all.

Any excuse

retired_nini59

in the past I've rarely been off due to illness or injury, and I've worked when perhaps I could've stayed at home.

Now if I couldn't focus properly or had a physical injury that meant I couldn't do my job properly then I'd have to take the day off I guess. Not had any time off yet though since I started in the summer.

retired_nini59

depends on your job, if I broke my leg I would still be able to get to work, but I wouldn't be able to do my job. Same for a really bad headache or cold I guess, though I don't really get them so I'd be ok.