I work in school and in common with most school staff, the last week of term was basically hanging on for the holiday. There's been a lot going on in my role and I needed a break. I planned to work the first week and have a break second week.
However, that didn't work out and I ended up working all holiday dealing with various crisises.
I was admittedly in a foul mood when we returned and told some people I still had that end of term feeling, was knackered and struggling.
Today, I have woken up with the worst headache ever, sweating/shivering, all over body aches etc etc. I'm usually one for working through a cold, but this is something else. Plus with the likely temperature, I shouldn't be there anyway. I had a really difficult meeting today too, which someone else will have to pick up.
My conscience is clear, I really am quite unwell and I'm sure no-one would want me in if they could see me, but they will be thinking I've taken the time I was sulking about...won't they?