Do you feel guilty when you go home sick?

[milly143]

I'm feeling so poorly today. I have been since Friday and although I went home from work on Friday afternoon, I really want to today. You know when you just need to sleep, but I feel sooooo guilty for taking time off sick. I always think people will think I'm skiving. Does anyone else feel that?

[4getmenot]

Yes very but I get really bad migraines so it cant be helped. but I make sure I go back in as soon as I am better.

[kazzianne]

Well I work from home,but I know what you mean.If I ever am poorly and dont get as much done as I should have,I spend the whole evening apologising to my b/f(who is also my boss)even though he tells me not to be so silly.

[chazza]

i'm exactly the same. I feel awful today but would feel like a skiver if i were to go home early

[Tweed]

NEVER feel guilty about time off work for being sick. The UK has one of the longest working weeks in Europe.

[everylittle]

If you are genuinely ill (and not hungover, or tired from staying up too late watching TV !) then GO HOME. You'll not be doing anyone any favours staying at work as you're not functioning to your best ability and more likely to make mistakes, you will be passing your germs onto your colleagues therefore you should feel obliged to go home. Everyone always feels guilty for the wrong reasons....but no-one will thank you at the end of the day. Get home, get to bed, or see your Dr and don't go back until you feel 100% xx

[Ashy5]

I dont feel guilty at first but my work mates make a jolly good job of making me feel terribly guilt about it! Just remember your health comes first

[purplelily]

Today is the first day off I've had for well over a year - my back's been bad for weeks but I've slugged it out because I KNOW that people don't believe it when I'm not well. I think that we only feel guilty because other people make us feel guilty, whch is completely wrong. I agree with the others - your health should come first. Hope you feel better soon, take care. x.