Sick Days

If you are sick, you should take a sick day.

When you are sick, you don’t have the attention, patience, or clarity of thought you have when you are well. Consequently, your interactions with people suffer, the work you produce will be subpar, and you expose everyone around you to whatever you have. Your actions suggest that whatever you are doing is not all that important, as you clearly have no need to bring your best self to the task. 

When you are sick, call in sick. Reschedule meetings that must be rescheduled, or ask a colleague to attend in your stead and fill you in later. Let people know that you’re out and when they can expect any outstanding items from you. Set an away message, and go to bed. You’ll be back on your feet faster, make fewer mistakes, and overall save time and effort.