February 8, 2026 at 7:55 pm
Employee Was Severely Ill At Their Job, But Their Work Mandated They Use PTO Or Come In
The real contagion is toxic work culture.
The real contagion is toxic work culture.
Pushing someone to perform while they’re actively sick isn’t compromise—it’s pressure.
Self-care comes in many forms!
It never hurts to have proof, and sometimes it really helps!
Employees should not be encouraged to go to work sick.
Her coworker handled that situation very poorly.
Best way to prove you’re sick?
Getting sick on company time shouldn’t be so pricey.
It’s totally unfair.
It sounds like her friend needs to get over it.
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