Not sure how you define "minor illness" - I only get a cold about once a year, but I occasionally get what I describe as a sick headache (headache+nausea). That usually crops up later in the day, so I'll tend to work through it as far as possible & then go home a bit early (I know that it's not contagious, & it'll go away with a hot bath & a night's rest - it's to do with overtight muscles. If I get it more than once it's time for the osteopath.).
Today I have an upset stomach, which is a bit worrying as I very rarely get that and had it on Weds as well (thought it was period pain related then). Considering working from home as I'm a bit nervous about leaving convenient loo access for the duration of my bike commute...
If I have a cold, I stay home primarily because IME if I do that right at the start, & spend the day asleep/on the sofa/drinking hot drinks and water, it will be almost entirely gone the next day (colds don't seem to last that long for me). If I go into work, it will drag on for days & I'll be snuffly and incompetent for days. Works out better for all concerned if I take the day in the first place.
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Date: 2007-10-19 07:04 am (UTC)Today I have an upset stomach, which is a bit worrying as I very rarely get that and had it on Weds as well (thought it was period pain related then). Considering working from home as I'm a bit nervous about leaving convenient loo access for the duration of my bike commute...
If I have a cold, I stay home primarily because IME if I do that right at the start, & spend the day asleep/on the sofa/drinking hot drinks and water, it will be almost entirely gone the next day (colds don't seem to last that long for me). If I go into work, it will drag on for days & I'll be snuffly and incompetent for days. Works out better for all concerned if I take the day in the first place.