When you’re not feeling well but you’re already at home, it’s so tempting (or expected) to “just do a bit” of work. I’m guilty of this! Do you actually take sick days when you’re remote, or does WFH make it harder to fully switch off and rest?

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I am way less likely to take sick days now because of that. It’s a lot easier to go to my desk in my room when I’m not feeling well vs. getting ready and going outdoors. Still very important to recognize when your body needs rest and to give yourself that.

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100% it’s much easier if you’re feeling unwell to just stay at home and log in to do a few bits! For me it’s making sure I know my own body and not overexerting myself

I don't think anyone who works remotely takes sick days. If they say they do I don't believe it. I think we are all guilty of just doing a little bit and then resting.

I just can’t decide if this is good work ethic or just stupidity 🤣

I am definitely guilty of this too. When I am already at home it feels easier to just push through a few tasks, but honestly I never recover properly that way. I have started forcing myself to log off completely when I am sick.

I’ve just done the exact same and I swear the cold I’ve had has lasted much much longer than if I’d actually taken a day off!

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