It's tough to do when you know that project work needs to be completed, but chances are you will end up only prolonging your cold or other contagious virus by showing up at work. Since everyone is contained in tight quarters with no windows open (standard in most office buildings), colds and viruses spread quickly in offices. I can't stand when other people are coughing and sniffing all day, so to not be a hypocrite I stay home when I have a cold or am not feeling well.
Today was one of those days, and I feel much better after resting most of the day and taking medicine. Even though I feel guilty taking a sick day, it's much better for the company since I would probably not be as productive, and other workers are at risk for getting sick causing a much larger loss of production. More importantly, I give my body the rest it needs.
That's all I have today, as staring at a computer screen is not helping my headache.
