Asked on August 29, 2026

Sick but functioning — push through or stay home?

Push through — others depend on you

47%

Stay home — a sick person spreads harm

53%

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OliviaMarkham_

8/29/2026, 1:50:49 AM

People are way too eager to be 'tough.' Spreading illness helps no one, least of all the people who rely on you getting better faster.

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MaxwellGray

8/29/2026, 3:23:49 AM

Real dependency = showing up healthy next week, not showing up half-dead and infecting everyone

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RalphStone88

8/29/2026, 3:39:49 AM

Depends what sick means. Runny nose? Go. Fever? Absolutely stay home.

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ClaytonRose_

8/29/2026, 3:55:49 AM

Sick people functioning at 60% aren't actually helping anyone. Stay home, recover, return strong.

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LilaJensen

8/29/2026, 4:14:49 AM

This is exactly how my office got hit with flu last year. One person 'pushing through' and suddenly half the team is out.

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EdwardPalace_local

8/29/2026, 4:18:49 AM

If I stay home every time I sniffle my team gets crushed. Sometimes you just push through.

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