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Should I call in sick?

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DisneyChops · 04/01/2023 12:17

I've had to call in sick today from work because I feel pretty bad. Weird headache, sinus pain, chesty cough and bad ringing and buzzing in my head/right ear.
I've got a big trip tomorrow at work which means I'll be out from 8am to 11pm at night. In all honesty I can probably drag myself through it but I probably wouldn't be doing myself any favours or anyone else either (it's a children's singing concert, and I'm coughing with a croaky voice).
I feel so guilty though. The trip would still go ahead if I didn't go but the guilt is making me question myself and whether I should just go, because I'd probably be 'ok'. I think it's just a cold ...but a pretty nasty one.

Should I just bite the bullet and tell them I'm not going? Even if I feel better tomorrow?

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whatjobs · 04/01/2023 12:24

That sounds almost exactly how I started off with the flu. It's spreading really fast.. hope you feel better soon!

DisneyChops · 04/01/2023 12:26

@whatjobs it's very odd. The ringing in my head is the worst and that's the only thing paracetamol doesn't touch!

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rainbowstardrops · 04/01/2023 13:05

Some DR on the TV this morning said to not send children to school with coughs and adults shouldn't go into work if possible.
Apparently Flu/Covid cases in hospitals are through the roof right now.
Easier said than done sometimes though

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prettyrainbows · 04/01/2023 13:15

I'd call work, explain, then ask them what they want you to do. Shows willingness- but my bet is they'll tell you to stay home.

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