Even when it’s serious, it’s just a shitty situation. I know everybody has to take care of themselves and that’s why I try not to go to work when sick but most often that’s what I’d like to do.
Like I’m a socialist and all but I hate the situation of talking to my boss and telling them I can’t come in :(
It’s conditioning, and I’m not immune either. The work environment tells us that not hiring enough staff for these situations is normal so that we feel abnormal for making healthy choices. It’s important - especially if you’re still in your thirties or younger - to remind yourself that the employer created the structural problem, but allows us to blame ourselves when it manifests.