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Have you ever been really sick, but could not afford to miss work?

I am really not feeling well and although the day is almost over, I am not sure I can make it. I haven't accrued any vacation time and I don't want to use up any of my sick days until close to Christmas. How did you make it through the day?

Update:

Note: I do not have a contagious illness.

Update 2:

It is not a cold or flu or anything that can be cured with OTC medication. It is something that has to pass on it's own and I am usually told to stay in bed when this happens.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I worked with pneumonia & plurisy and only took off enough time to go to the doctor. I coughed so much I could barely answer the phone. Working sick really sux, hope you feel better.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Yep. In my GCSE I ignored a physics examination because of the fact i presumed it replaced into on the next day. That fairly a lot screwed up my marks lol. as a substitute of having 2As or A*s I have been given a double C. From then on, I made particular all my exams are spoke of down and that i've got the dates memorised lol. it incredibly is undesirable i understand. If the examination replaced into not important or of low point, relish it as an possibility to evaluation out of your errors. those classes are severe priced yet you ought to stroll away with as much as you could because of the fact the wear is carried out. desire this facilitates

  • 1 decade ago

    Indeed, I have been.

    In fact, I have a hand injury and I still go to work in construction, I can't afford to wait until my hand heals.

    I made it through the day with quite a few pain killers and after a while my hand went numb, but I kept working.

    As for sickness, I recommend cold medicine.

    Source(s): Yours truly.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    People are getting ill because the GI's are bringing home new and different strains of viruses that people have no resistance to today! This is the military's fault and george's for getting this nation into another insane war for nothing!

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  • 1 decade ago

    If it get's real bad, tell your supervisor. I'm sure they'd understand, and probably sent you home free of charge of sick days. Or, just try and keep your mind off it at all costs till the end of the day. Hope you get better!

  • ...
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    That is how I felt every day last week. I made it through by taking tons of Nyquil as soon as I got home, Dayquil when I woke up and throughout the day and TONS of ROCKSTAR drinks. Hope you feel better soon!!

  • 1 decade ago

    Drink a lot of coffee and just do what you've got to do. When you get off work go buy some Airborne tablets. They're awesome. I try to keep them around for just such emergencies.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, but everyone was afraid I was gonna die so they sent me home. LOL! I just keep busy to pass the time... It'll come quick the less time u spend watching the clock. Drink something warm.

  • 1 decade ago

    yes, all you can really do is what you can. anything to keep you going, make sure to ask for help, and breath. don't look at the clock either it will make the day drag even more. GL! i hope you make it.

  • 1 decade ago

    just do whatever you have to.

    take some meds. go to the bathroom and freshen up.

    think how good the bed will feel when you get in it.

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