Does anyone else feel guilty when they stay home sick from work?

sarahradio5 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:16 PM

Does anyone else feel guilty when they stay home sick from work?

I always feel guilty...

even though I still don't feel well.

thelilacone Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:18 PM

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I have the same problem. I always feel bad for calling in sick, and I only call out when I really am sick.

NF622 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:18 PM

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I do...and I always feel like I have to give them this large explanation for them to believe me.

Hope you feel better!! Get some rest

sarahradio5 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:20 PM

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Posted by NF622

I do...and I always feel like I have to give them this large explanation for them to believe me.

Hope you feel better!! Get some rest

thank you!

me, too... and then I feel like I'm lying.

My fiance wants to know if I'm gonna keep the emergency room bracelets on forever. I feel like keeping them on until I go back to work so they believe me!! lol

Meaghan729 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:21 PM

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No, because work will call 5x per day when im sick.

neener1211 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:22 PM

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yes, but then again, when my coworkers take off, I don't feel bad because I don't take off unless I need to. They take off bc the sun came up that day.

CLMon7906 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:26 PM

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I used to until I had to work the Friday before the wedding...now I am thrilled to tell them I'll need 2 days off soon...and if I ever get sick, I'm staying out...out of my 2 bosses, one of them is always sick...

alioop4282 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:29 PM

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I always feel like my boss is going to yell at me, which he never ever does..he is so good about things like that actually.

Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:30 PM

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yes i do. probably why i came in to work today even though i'm hunched over with major back pain.

are you feeling any better?

sarahradio5 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:35 PM

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Posted by Soon2BeMrs2006

yes i do. probably why i came in to work today even though i'm hunched over with major back pain.

are you feeling any better?

My stomach's still really weird... and I just feel weak. might have something to do with not being able to eat anything.

Soon2BeMrs2006 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:37 PM

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Posted by sarahradio5

Posted by Soon2BeMrs2006

yes i do. probably why i came in to work today even though i'm hunched over with major back pain.

are you feeling any better?

My stomach's still really weird... and I just feel weak. might have something to do with not being able to eat anything.

yeah thats most likely it, just stay hydrated sweetie.

DandS Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:38 PM

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95% of the time I only call out when I am really, really sick (sometimes I go into work sick because I hate to stay home from work and they tell me to go home to rest up), but I am not going to I have stayed home once in a blue moon (maybe once every other year) just to take a day to myself. But I only do that when I really just need a day for myself.

DandS Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:39 PM

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Posted by sarahradio5

Posted by Soon2BeMrs2006

yes i do. probably why i came in to work today even though i'm hunched over with major back pain.

are you feeling any better?

My stomach's still really weird... and I just feel weak. might have something to do with not being able to eat anything.

I hope you feel better

ruzi777 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:44 PM

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Me Too!!! It's funny b/c I always feel like calling my mother when I am sick to get her approval to call in. WEIRD Right!!
FEEL BETTER, Do NOT Worry about work, that is why you have SICK TIME, RIGHT??

Mdolph6 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:49 PM

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When I am really not feeling well I usually dont feel guilty but when I call in just because, then I feel guilty......

sarahradio5 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:50 PM

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Posted by ruzi777

Me Too!!! It's funny b/c I always feel like calling my mother when I am sick to get her approval to call in. WEIRD Right!!
FEEL BETTER, Do NOT Worry about work, that is why you have SICK TIME, RIGHT??

OMG! I do the same thing! I ALWAYS call my mom to tell her I'm calling in sick!!!

Mooshyboo Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:56 PM

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Yes I usually always feel bad like I am doing something wrong...and then I think of the work that will have to be done when I return!

Sunrise813 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:58 PM

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I feel so guilty that even if I am sick, I still go in to work.

ruzi777 Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:59 PM

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Posted by sarahradio5

Posted by ruzi777

Me Too!!! It's funny b/c I always feel like calling my mother when I am sick to get her approval to call in. WEIRD Right!!
FEEL BETTER, Do NOT Worry about work, that is why you have SICK TIME, RIGHT??

OMG! I do the same thing! I ALWAYS call my mom to tell her I'm calling in sick!!!

Funny
I always let her know, b/c I feel like if she calls my job, people might think I am not sick!! I do not live with my mom, But for some reason I ALWAYS DO this!!!

greenfreak Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:59 PM

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I don't feel bad at all. I REVEL in it. Especially when I'm not really sick. I call them 'mental health' days.

There's no reason to feel guilty! You have sick days just for that reason. If your co-workers arrive to work deathly ill, spreading germs around, that's their problem!

Seriously though, this thing where corporate America gives you days off but punishes you when you take them is BS. And they have no right to know why you're taking paid days off - it's none of their business.

When I take time off, unless I don't have any paid days left, I don't give a reason. If I'm asked, I tell them it's for personal reasons. It's not up to them to decide what's a good reason or not. You don't need a reason.