Will you go to work sick.

I would normally stay at home when I am sick as going to work sick will not really help others at work and at the same time I would not be able to do much of work anyway. Not to mention that there is a remote possibility that I might infect the whole office with my virus

Maybe I am workoholic, but I wouldn't work when I am sick. I can work 24/7 when I feel well, but no one can make me working when sick. I think that your body really need rest when sick to recover. Forcing yourself to work can make it worst in the long run.

I worked at a pub until I injured my leg so badly, I just can't stand for seven hours any more. However, if I was "sick" sick, then the Landlord and Landlady would cover me, if they couldn't get staff in. Neither they, nor the customers will thank you if they catch your bug. So, in that light, I would stay off. Nothing to do with the money, just my health and the health of those that I serve. Get well soon... Brightest Blessings.

The answer is YES. I have went to the office wrapped up like a mummy from head to toe from a motorcycle accident. I have worked from my laptop while on a morphine drip in the hospital because they brought me a laptop from work and begged me to try and work. I have worked when I've had the flu so bad I could hardly sit up. I'm so glad I finally quit that job and decided to be a stay at home Mom and answer discussions on MyLot with a broken finger instead. LOL

I have to work when I am sick for a couple of reasons. When I get sick, I don't get sick like most people. When I get sick, I am sick for at least a month. I get sick in the winter for no less than 3 months because I keep catching everything that is going around. So, I will get sick with Bronchitis and a bacterial sinus infection. I will be sick with that for no less than a month and right about the time that I am finally over it, I get about one day of comfort before I catch another illness. Then I am sick with that for no less than 3 weeks before I have about 2 days of good health and move right on into my third cold. So, if I start taking time off for being sick, I will miss at least a week per illness until I can feel decent enough to endure the day. That would be at least 3 weeks of sick time off and, I don't have that kind of time. My next problem is that I am the Administrative Assistant for a small 3 person company. The other 2 people in the company are the owners and they are out more than they are in so, if I am not there, there is a great possibility that no one will be there. They need me. I can't take time off to be sick. In the 5 years and 6 months that I have been working for them, I have only taken 3 sick days for 2 migraines and for one day when I had a fever of 102.

I think everyone has at one time or another, in my work I am in close contact w/ my clients so I tell them if I have a cold and let them make the choice, if I'm real sick there is not a chance, I call and cancel

I have gone to work sick as a dog for years until I could no longer work outside the home, I have been on disability now since 2005

When I was working I would go into work sick alot. Because I didnt like to use my sick days.LOL Also is I missed a day I would get so far behind. I would only stay home if it was contatious. I didnt think it was right for everyone else to get sick too.

yes. if i needed to finish important task i will defintely go to work even if i am sick. also i have done this several times and cause i value my attendance at work, i will go to work and will usually take things down a bit. it was not because i need the money, cause we have paid leaves and if i dont go to work, i will not be deducted a day's salary. i guess its my work dedication that is pushing me to go to work.

I work as a Waiter.I've only rarely NOT gone in to work with various bugs or sports related injuries,and have never gone home early if feeling unwell..I'll finish my shift beforeI go.. It's pretty much cos I'm needed,not the money in most cases!

I have worked a lot while beeing ill. I did it because too many people depended on me. It worked well for a long time but then all of a sudden it was impossible and I ended up housebound with M.E. That was no fun at all. Hope you'll feel better tomorrow

When I worked in corporate america, I would try to go to work unless I was running a fever, used my sick time. I remember one time I was the only other person who knew how to run the mailroom and the mailroom person was on vacation. I had to go in because a big mailing had to go out, I was running a fever and achy all over. Did anyone really care, not really. Now I work as a substitute teacher and if I am sick and germy I will not go in so I don't infect the kids. But if I don't work I don't get paid. Luckily, I have been pretty healthy lately. Today I woke up with the start of a migraine and thankfully it did subside by lunchtime. Luckily it was an easy day since the kids were participating in a fundraising event. Hope you feel better soon.

Hi, you are right it is very difficult to go to work when you are sick. IF you work even when you are sick and not in a need of money it shows great character in you. It shows your devotion and dedication towards your work, and also from within you will feel proud of yourself. If you are sick you always have a choice of avoiding to go to office at that time. But if you go to office it shows that you care more of your work than of anything else. So, If i were at your place I would definitly go to office work less hard if very sick and give my best to the work.

To answer your question. Its both. I have to work because I need the money and there is no one to cover my shift, which is second because no one likes to work second shift! I hate it! Try working at a nursing home. :-p

If you have a cold or infection that is being treated with antibiotics, well sometimes you don't have a choice but if you are sick with a bad virus, STAY HOME!!!

I have worked when I was sick many times. It all depends on what is going on at work vs. how bad I feel. If things are slow, I can take a sick day or two and just let my work pile up (there isn't really anyone who "covers" for me unless I work it out ahead of time like for vacation). But if we are getting ready for a show or have an event that day, I pretty much have to go in. In those cases, I just try to stay away form others and be careful about what I touch if I'm contagious. If I'm just feeling a little icky, I usually try to power through or do a half day, just so I don't get behind.

my father always said work when you are sick - then cash in your sick days and enjoy them at once. I would probably work while I was sick but I find it irresponsible to work sick if you have a communicable illness such as an upper resp. infection/ strep etc..., if you work around others or serving the community directly.

Yes, I have gone into work not feeling well. I can't afford to take time off and also it is difficult to cover my shift. Luckily, I very rarley feel too sick.

My reasons for working while sick were: #1 the money #1 the people who would be covering for me would not be doing my work the way I do my work (Control Freak Factor) Of my two #1 reasons, CFF was probably the true one for working when absolutely not feeling up to it. I tell myself I won't be doing this in any future job, but the odds are high that I will do the same.

i think most people don't pay attention to their health. as a medical student, i see many patients doing some careless mistakes, if you are sick you haave to take proper medication and rest to cure yourself. but people take it easy till it goes to a serious situation. so people please take things serious as it starts as far as health is concerned.