tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post6086583693959824773..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: Women and Sick DaysSAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-56281778348282848302016-09-17T08:54:33.493-05:002016-09-17T08:54:33.493-05:00It is so frustrating. I shouldn't be bothered ...It is so frustrating. I shouldn't be bothered by the rare sick day, but still worry and I work in a 80% women org!SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-91214261082597009622016-09-17T08:52:24.287-05:002016-09-17T08:52:24.287-05:00A nap is magical! Hope you feel better.A nap is magical! Hope you feel better.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-26127839950750478612016-09-16T18:58:24.107-05:002016-09-16T18:58:24.107-05:00I have the same response. It's infuriating - r...I have the same response. It's infuriating - regardless of your political views, the way a woman is treated generally & the scrutiny of all of her decisions & choices. It really, really makes me crazy. <br /><br />That said, my manager's mom found out over the weekend that she has brain cancer, and is barely hanging in there. Nothing is promised, and we all have to reduce stress, make time for ourselves, and take time off when we're unwell. I'm guilty of not doing any of those things, but I need to. We all do.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-56678480581413661962016-09-16T17:05:54.914-05:002016-09-16T17:05:54.914-05:00I was actually feeling a little vomitty earlier my...I was actually feeling a little vomitty earlier myself today... YUCK.<br />From your notes it looks like things are better and I'm glad!<br />McValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285808958951068897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-17173905627704426492016-09-16T06:08:20.037-05:002016-09-16T06:08:20.037-05:00I feel worlds better today-I think I developed a r...I feel worlds better today-I think I developed a rare but occasional migraine and eventually just gave in and went to bed for a few hours. It is all just life, right. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-50661446850617701892016-09-16T06:07:12.447-05:002016-09-16T06:07:12.447-05:00I did end up staying home, but worked probably a 5...I did end up staying home, but worked probably a 50% day. This allowed me to get a much needed nap later in the day when I could relax, and let the headache subside.You make excellent points-no one gives you bonuses for showing up ill. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-71005793925668087152016-09-16T06:05:47.225-05:002016-09-16T06:05:47.225-05:00Wendy, I am so sorry for what happened to your fri...Wendy, I am so sorry for what happened to your friend, and the loved ones left behind. Nothing is promised to us, so I guess we need to take care of ourselves to be there for others. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-84820561851402147122016-09-15T16:25:19.317-05:002016-09-15T16:25:19.317-05:00Take it easy, Sam! It's just life - it will ne...Take it easy, Sam! It's just life - it will never be "all done", so just take it easy and get well soon! :)Natalia Lialinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07552652475347261756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-59640290550108560152016-09-15T14:20:09.261-05:002016-09-15T14:20:09.261-05:00After years of feeling guilty whenever I took a ra...After years of feeling guilty whenever I took a rare sick day I finally came to realise that I wasn't any better thought of by anyone for actually soldiering on and going in to work. I also learned not to rush back because once there I was expected to operate at full speed. <br />Be kind to youself SAM and stay home if you need to.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-54293869478871789032016-09-15T10:52:49.306-05:002016-09-15T10:52:49.306-05:00A couple of years ago my best friend started to fe...A couple of years ago my best friend started to feel unwell and wheezy but carried on working thinking it was just some sort of bug she became increasingly breathless throughout the day etc. the following morning getting ready for work her kids and husband had left the house she knew by that time she was more than just a bit off and called the paramedics however by the time they reached her she had collapsed they had to break into the house and unable save her. She was 46 way too young. If she had had a bloody day off work when she felt unwell she might still be with us. I miss her every day. Take a few days off Sam and prioritise your own health. Women need to put themselves first before they can even think about looking after anyone else it's not selfish it's the sensible thing to do. My friend went above and beyond in her job role however the job continues to get done no one is indispensable. Sorry but I do feel very strongly about this. Go take care of you xWendy @ The contented Cavernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997397522566070661noreply@blogger.com