Feel like a lepper with this cold but what am I supposed to do?

[BBDDog]

I don't actually feel that bad, but am very snotty and have an annoying cough.

My role used to be hybrid, but new CEO has put a stop to that and it's now 100% in the office. She also has a big problem with me, which is making the working relationship uncomfortable, since I tried to argue that me and (mostly) my team could continue working from home sometimes, without any detriment to the business. Anyway, I've been left under no illusion that wfh is not to happen.

I got this cold but felt obliged to go to work. People tutting at me and moving away on the train and colleagues (not CEO) furious with me for being in the office.

What should I have done?

You should've just gone to work like you did? 🤷‍♂️

Millions of people go to work with colds every day.

If they didn't, the economy would be in an even worse state than it is now.

I would have gone to work too. It's a cold.

My workplace has caused the same issue with the 100% in office rule. We definitely had less germs spread in the office when everybody worked hybrid.

Can you wear a mask op?

Maybe I should, but I won't be doing that. I'm not drawing attention to myself like that, and I'm having enough trouble breathing as it is.