How to Decide If You Should Call in Sick

I’m not proud of the fact that there was a time when I liked getting strep throat. It’s the sweet spot for a minor illness, because it leaves your mind sharp so you can enjoy recreational reading or TV, but it messes with your voice in a manner that is obvious over the phone, and is contagious enough that no employer want you anywhere near the other employees until you are 100% better.

Public service announcement: I got strep at least once a year, and sometimes up to three times a year, for my entire adult life. Then, nearly ten years ago, I had my tonsils out, and I haven’t had strep since. If you still have your tonsils and you get strep often, talk to your doctor. Unless you’re using strep to help you avoid a job you hate. In that case, protect those tonsils at all cost!

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