"If you are sick and you're not performing at optimum, there is nothing brave or heroic about pushing through." When I worked for an employer, people would come into work sick because they felt they would be criticised if they stayed at home. MORE ON THE BLOG: How to Keep Your Career Healthy When Your Kids Are Constantly SickI have noticed among my staff a trend of not wanting to take sick days because they don't feel they're sick enough. If you're sick, you're sick. However, if you are sick and you're not performing at optimum, there is nothing brave or heroic about pushing through.

Source: Huffington Post August 31, 2017 04:07 UTC