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I do. I feel even worse when I have to take a sick day for a sick child. I fell bad for my children, and worried about missing work at the same time. It's crazy though, I know co-workers who abuse sick days all the time. Why do I worry what my boss thinks?

Not really. I usually take days off work when I feel sick. Usually, someone can tell is they are sick themselves. Just think everything is for your OWN good. You want to get better earlier, so you can do work better. Just think optimistically.

Yeah, it happens to a lot of people, including myself. However, if you are sick you don't want to drag some bug into work and neither does your employer. Take the time off that you require.

I always feel guilty for the exact reason you stated, worrying that now someone else is going to have to work harder because I didn't come in. They usually say it was fine when I come back, but I still feel bad.

Hey, don't feel bad, you are helping them, cus if you went to work sick, youd slow it all down, and make other people sick. You doing them a big favor.

Day off bad? Team? What? What are you a partner in ownership or just a workaholic?

need to take care of yourself, there are few things more important than taking a mental health day =). Go for it, and enjoy it.

not a bit, everyone deserves a day off. Take care of yourself and and you will be a much happier person, i gurantee it

No, Im only sad when I have to go back to work.

no if you need that time then you need that time as long as you don't abuse it by calling just because you don't feel like going to work.