Comments on: Open Thread: Working while you’re sick http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/ A fashion and lifestyle blog for women lawyers, bankers, MBAs, consultants, and otherwise overachieving chicks Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:30:30 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stolcalieliek http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-83997 Stolcalieliek Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:13:25 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-83997 This is a compiled list of go daddy promo codes my entire IT group uses. Godaddy domain coupons: RAD7 : 30% off .com renewal domains, as many domains as you want RAD5 : 10% Off order RUSH3 : $7.49 domains RUSH1 : 10% off any order Godaddy hosting coupns: RUSH20 : 20% Off Hosting (1,2,3 yr accounts) RUSH1 : 10% Off Monthly hosting accounts More based on order size: RUSH2 : $5 off order of $30 or more MOPOFF : $10 off order of $40 or more BUCK15 : 15% off order of $75 or more Unique promo codes: BUCKSSL : $12.99 SSL ( 56% Off ) AUCTION12 : 50% Off Auction accounts They never expire so print them out. The only thing we cannot find is a .net discount, anyone have one? This is a compiled list of go daddy promo codes my entire IT group uses.

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]]> By: EM http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-56827 EM Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:26 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-56827 A few years ago, when I worked for a bank, got the flu--the one that was killing babies and old people. I was out the week of christmas to new year's, which was purely coincidental, I swear. When I came back I was still coughing pretty badly. I was also docked pay, because the company had a policy that no absences were accepted the day before or after xmas. A few years ago, when I worked for a bank, got the flu–the one that was killing babies and old people. I was out the week of christmas to new year’s, which was purely coincidental, I swear. When I came back I was still coughing pretty badly.

I was also docked pay, because the company had a policy that no absences were accepted the day before or after xmas.

]]> By: Midori http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-56511 Midori Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:52:36 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-56511 I second the Nasonex recommendation. Don't use it too long, as it can develop dependency, but I have found nothing that cleans out the sinuses faster, better, or longer. I seem to be susceptible to sinus infections, so it's a godsend for me. (btw, I use a generic--check the active ingredients. Odds are your pharmacy carries its own brand.) I second the Nasonex recommendation. Don’t use it too long, as it can develop dependency, but I have found nothing that cleans out the sinuses faster, better, or longer. I seem to be susceptible to sinus infections, so it’s a godsend for me. (btw, I use a generic–check the active ingredients. Odds are your pharmacy carries its own brand.)

]]> By: Midori http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-56509 Midori Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:49:06 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-56509 I appreciate the sentiment (really! I've been there!), but as a preggers lady, I'm seeing the costs and benefits a little differently. Yes, hours and work are important, but so is the health of my baby, and management choices aren't really my (or my babys') fault. A high fever can equal miscarriage. I appreciate the sentiment (really! I’ve been there!), but as a preggers lady, I’m seeing the costs and benefits a little differently. Yes, hours and work are important, but so is the health of my baby, and management choices aren’t really my (or my babys’) fault. A high fever can equal miscarriage.

]]> By: Erin M. http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-56413 Erin M. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:49:45 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-56413 YES. I use a Neti Pot daily and it helps so much with preventing sickness. YES. I use a Neti Pot daily and it helps so much with preventing sickness.

]]> By: Anon http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-56407 Anon Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:14:19 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-56407 My favorite remedy is those Suda-Care Shower Soothers - little discs that turn your shower into an aromatherapy sauna. Now, I have a tangential question - when you return from being sick, how do you deal with your co-workers? I've had some express legitimate concern, and others who are just plain nosy/rude and ask what was wrong, whether you went to the doctor, are you contagious, etc. And we all know that you can't always tell people you have to deal with every day exactly what you REALLY think (i.e., none of your gd business). I usually answer with, "thank you for asking, I'm fine"...but I feel like there's probably a better way to respond. My favorite remedy is those Suda-Care Shower Soothers – little discs that turn your shower into an aromatherapy sauna.

Now, I have a tangential question – when you return from being sick, how do you deal with your co-workers? I’ve had some express legitimate concern, and others who are just plain nosy/rude and ask what was wrong, whether you went to the doctor, are you contagious, etc. And we all know that you can’t always tell people you have to deal with every day exactly what you REALLY think (i.e., none of your gd business). I usually answer with, “thank you for asking, I’m fine”…but I feel like there’s probably a better way to respond.

]]> By: AB http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-56342 AB Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:48:32 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-56342 Not only does my firm not encourage employees to take sick leave if we think we're contagious, we don't actually get sick leave (we have general PTO, and it's not generous). So when I'm sick, I can either stay home, lose a vacation day, and piss off my boss, or go to work. Wish everyone had the options being discussed. Not only does my firm not encourage employees to take sick leave if we think we’re contagious, we don’t actually get sick leave (we have general PTO, and it’s not generous). So when I’m sick, I can either stay home, lose a vacation day, and piss off my boss, or go to work. Wish everyone had the options being discussed.

]]> By: KH http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-56341 KH Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:44:25 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-56341 The Neil-Med Sinus rinse system (you can google it, but it is widely available at Walgreens) is a much more convenient alternative to a Neti pot. It is a squeeze bottle (allowing you to control the flow rate and pressure) with a nozzle at the top (allowing you to hold your head vertical rather than at an angle) that draws the liquid from the bottom (keeping you from snorting air). Can't say enough good things about it. The Neil-Med Sinus rinse system (you can google it, but it is widely available at Walgreens) is a much more convenient alternative to a Neti pot. It is a squeeze bottle (allowing you to control the flow rate and pressure) with a nozzle at the top (allowing you to hold your head vertical rather than at an angle) that draws the liquid from the bottom (keeping you from snorting air). Can’t say enough good things about it.

]]> By: Lawgirl http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-56324 Lawgirl Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:12:14 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-56324 Yes, Liz, I'm like you when, when I'm SICK SICK, I am too week to read a Blackberry, talk on the phone, or do anything for 7-10 days. I lose 10-15 lbs. It happens once a decade, but it is FER-OSH. Yes, Liz, I’m like you when, when I’m SICK SICK, I am too week to read a Blackberry, talk on the phone, or do anything for 7-10 days. I lose 10-15 lbs. It happens once a decade, but it is FER-OSH.

]]> By: jojo http://corporette.com/2009/11/16/open-thread-working-while-youre-sick/comment-page-1/#comment-56320 jojo Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:47:51 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=6214#comment-56320 Absolutely. I'm not defending the practice of showing up at the office with a contagious illness, but if it were just as simple as some suggest, many of us would be leading far different lives (or lifestyles). The unfortunate reality, for biglaw associates, is that there is often no excuse. Our schedules are deadline-driven, client-driven, court-driven, and dictated by those higher up on the food chain. Those always trump family/social/other commitments, even when "other" includes something like H1N1. Absolutely. I’m not defending the practice of showing up at the office with a contagious illness, but if it were just as simple as some suggest, many of us would be leading far different lives (or lifestyles). The unfortunate reality, for biglaw associates, is that there is often no excuse. Our schedules are deadline-driven, client-driven, court-driven, and dictated by those higher up on the food chain. Those always trump family/social/other commitments, even when “other” includes something like H1N1.

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