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Please, Take Your Sick Days The reality is that if you're sick, you'll be less productive than usual. Furthermore, the very act of dragging yourself in to work probably means it will take you longer to recover. Unless you absolutely have to be in the office, do yourself (and your coworkers) a favor and take some time off. |
