Tonsilitis since Thurs, now sinusitis, another day off work or go in and battle on?

[CheeryCherry]

I work in a special school, have been off since Thurs as I had bad migraine on Weds night which was the start of tonsilitis. Am on penicillin but still feel exhausted and pathetic today, my sinuses hurting too now. Moan groan! Feel guilty to have to ring in again tomorrow...so might end up going in. What should I do?? Stay home or go in, we will be short staffed agin of I go sick...and I Hate ringing in sick.

I totally understand your predicament Cheery. I work in a pre-school and have the same dilema when I'm ill, particularly as I one to one with one of the children (I also don't get paid if I'm off sick). The way I decide is can I physically manage to go? and if I do will it set me back in my recovery which may mean more time off. It sounds like another day off may be a good idea from what you have described. (smile) Its a tough job to do if you are not well.

Thanks Meg, still aching top to toe. But really hate ringing in sick, and feel that colleagues will be talking about me...not that it should matter but argggh. Guilt - hate it.