WEEKLY WORK POLITICS — NOTE #22
My Sick Days Are Not Enough!
Let’s reflect reality
Let’s talk about the absolute BS that is the lack of sick days.
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Seriously, how do companies expect us to function like robots? I get hit with the flu, a random stomach bug or just pure burnout, and I’m already out of my sick days after using like… two? 🛌
I’m not asking for a month off to chill in Bali. I just want enough time to recover without feeling guilty about “being a burden” or losing pay.
Newsflash: human bodies break down, and we’re not built to work through every fever or migraine like it’s a goddamn Olympic sport.
But no, instead of letting us heal properly, companies act like we’re scamming the system if we take more than a few days off. It’s like they want us to power through illness just to come back and infect the whole office. Genius strategy, right?
Take home: Sick days should reflect reality. Stop acting like we can survive on three days a year. Human bodies don’t work that way and neither should the workplace.
#TakeCareOfYourPeople
