Had a mini holiday with the kids last week and became unwell whilst there which really impacted the trip to be honest. On Friday, was due to work but felt so dreadful, I couldn’t even lift my head off the pillow so called in sick.
the weekend has come and gone and I have only left the house to do a doorstep Mother’s Day present drop which almost killed me. I had the day off today (non working day) but I’m due back in tomorrow. I still feel terrible (chesty cough, split bloody nose from blowing, losing my voice etc).
I’m an NHS worker and could work from home tomorrow to avoid a second sick day however I have done this historically and never seem to get any better when I do this, obviously as I’m working, not resting.
I feel so guilty taking another day off, particularly when my sector is so short-staffed however I’m in management so no one else will have to pick up my work, I will just have to do extra hours once back from sick leave.
I feel like I’m letting my team down but my daughter has been off sick with this virus too today and we have spent the whole day under blankets and not moved. I’ve tried everything to speed up recovery (medicine, home remedies, juices, vitamins etc and lots of sleep) but still feel just as ill as I did last week.
I don’t know what I’m asking other than what others may do in my situation?