If you are feeling just a little sick, do not go to work. Apply for sick leave and stay home. Not only will you recover more quickly by getting more rest, you also protect your colleagues from getting infected.
If they are adult about whether they would rather attend work reliably and receive the benefits which do accrue or not, it remains good advice even if they discount future paychecks more than skiving today.
Granted, that group has some confusing personal issues and probably inconsistent values.
If you are feeling just a little sick, do not go to work. Apply for sick leave and stay home. Not only will you recover more quickly by getting more rest, you also protect your colleagues from getting infected.
I think the usefulness of this advice depends on the person receiving it. For some people, this translates to
“If you can muster up even a little excuse not to go to work, don’t go.”
If they are adult about whether they would rather attend work reliably and receive the benefits which do accrue or not, it remains good advice even if they discount future paychecks more than skiving today.
Granted, that group has some confusing personal issues and probably inconsistent values.