Absent from work due to SORE THROAT ...strepsils on the loose :(
By Jane
@jaiho2009 (39141)
Philippines
December 22, 2010 12:53pm CST
I woke up last night feeling sore throat.
I force myself to stand up and ignore the pain.
I need to go to work cause we are not allowed to absent (if possible)
But each time i swallow,it gives me pain and i started to have runny nose and sneezing too.
Oh my,i can't afford to miss my shift tonight (can't afford to lose $__ per shift
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Have you ever felt being sick ,but doesn't want to miss the shift/work due to salary deduction?
And,one more thing is...i tried to give self medication went to buy some sore throat pills/candy (strepsils) but can't find from nearest drugstore.
And the burning sensation on my throat is getting worse (not to mention that i need my voice to do my job)
Okay guys i am not a singer,but,it's my voice that i really need for my work.
Without my voice (pleasing and bedroom voice like hahaha) better off and call for a sick leave.
How about you guys,what gives you main reason to leave from work?
Share your experience and waiting for your responses
HAPPY HOLIDAY EVERYONE![](/Content/images/emotes/wink.gif)
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10 responses
@mylesnarvaez (5451)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
hi jane!
i used to be sick quite often in the past. i didn't want to miss the work day not because of the salary deduction. hehe coz back then our salaries were fixed on a monthly basis, no overtime pay and no salary deductions if absent for a few days coz we can charge it to sick leave and vacation leave or rest days after travel. so no problem with the salary. but i didn't want to miss work because of the deadlines and due dates and workloads piling up coz frankly, nobody will do my work except for me. so the longer i stay away from office, the more work will continue to pile up when i get back. hehe
back then, if i got sick but i could still get up from bed, i'd go to the office and work. i used to be a workaholic. even after a vehicular accident, i didn't want to be rushed to the hospital until after i attended the staff meeting. lol
but now, being involved in a health and wellness company, i started valuing my health more coz i grew tired of being sick quite often due to my asthma and being prone to colds, cough and flu almost every month.
thankfully, i haven't been sick for the past one year since taking food supplements and following some basic steps to keep common ailments away. hehe
what you need jane is to take some time for rest, lots of water and juices (like lime juice or lemonade without ice and sugar). is your throat parched or dry? i'm pretty sure that with the absence of strepsils you'd resort to our home remedy of lukewarm water with salt for gargling. in yogyakarta indonesia, a filipino friend introduced honey and lime juice squeeze as remedy when i got sick there (... same as your case: colds, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough and led to flu). 3 teaspoons of honey and about 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice laced with lemon. and then lukewarm water or tea the entire day. nothing sweet and no milk, coz both can trigger the sore throat and may make it worse.
a much better step is not to push yourself to go to work if you are really not feeling well. a lousy feeling might just end up a lousy day at work. how about stay at home and cuddle with warm tea or some chicken soup? ![](/Content/images/emotes/hugs.gif)
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@mylesnarvaez (5451)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
wow, a whole month of vacation! hehe
okay, just take it easy with the voice. don't talk to babycatch for a few days so you wouldn't be stretching your throat muscles thru laughing. lol texting/ online chatting is fine. lol
take good care of yourself. ![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
hello myles,
I did resort to home remedies first,but since i really wanted to go to work that is why i look for some strepsils to have while doing my job.
As you know very well it is my voice which is my asset (hahaha)
So i need to relax my throat while taking calls,(and that's how strepsils can work for me while i am doing my work too hehehe)
Regarding salary,i can also apply it for sick leave,but i don't like to use it cause i am planning to use my sick leave/vacation leave when my mom comes home this summer (she always comes home yearly)
and i am used to spend the whole month of her vacation with her and my siblings.
Thanks for your concern dear and i wish to see you again
HAPPY HOLIDAY![](/Content/images/emotes/wink.gif)
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
ohhh, myles (hahaha)
you know what,i went to honey's house last night,
yes...i did not go to work but i went to honey's house and have some chi chat with her (hahahaha)
well, i missed her and that's the only time i've got to visit her.
besides,her house is just 10 mins drive from us (esp on wee hours when the road is clear,it can only take up 5 minds drive ...driving 100kph)
i stayed with her more than an hour...![](/Content/images/emotes/cool.gif)
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@bhabycatch013 (9150)
• Philippines
22 Dec 10
Good morning jaiho,
I also hate to be sick coz it makes me unreproductive one and i am quite not lazy person since my business really needs my presence most of the time :D, but when i am still have a part time job i make this as an excuse not to go to office hehehe!
I hate to be sick actually don't want to see a doctor and i don't like taking any medicines :D.
Get well soon! (the $__is waiting for you)
Hugs and Kisses!
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
22 Dec 10
hello honey,
I know you my dear,you will never sleep until you've earned what you want (hehehe)
Nah,you are one of a kind,i do admire you for being physically active,super hyper when it comes to work and earning money.
You seems to have 6 kids to feed and a dozen of cats to add more to your expenses
I miss your cooking anyway...make sure to cook my fave on New Year's okay
love yah...muahhhzzz
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@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
23 Dec 10
i also don't like to call in sick as far as i can unless if i am really really sick... anyway, when i was working in the past, i still get a sick leave allowance even though i am sick... so i still get paid even though i am sick as long as i can prove myself that i am really sick with a medical certificate... take care and have a nice day...
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
hello ling,
I missed my work,i love my work and if possible i don't want to absent from work.
Yes,i can apply for a sick leave to get paid of providing with medical certificate too.
You also take care and thanks for your concern.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
23 Dec 10
Hello dear sister,
Sorry to learn that you are doing unwell. Here also the mercury dip much and we are getting the bad effects too. I have mild sinus problem.
Gargle with warm salt water to get a quick relief. Please consult a doctor if you are not getting relief from home remedies. Take rest and get well soon dear.
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
hello Sree
Thanks for your concern dear sister
I never got sick from the past months,until now.
It's really hard when it is us (mother) who got sick,i feel guilty that i can't serve for my kids.
The good thing is,my kids are big enough to take care of themselves.
You also take care of yourself dear due to this climate changed.
Thanks again for your concern and wishing you all the best in this holiday season.
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@screwdriver (643)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
you should take care of yourself always.. drink alot of water but make sure its not cold it will worsen the sore throat. dont eat sweets as well..
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
hello sd,
Thanks for your advise and yes i already had my check up and i am not taking proper medication and also home remedies.
i feel more fine than last night,so i am preparing to go to work tonight.
Thanks for your response and HAPPY HOLIDAY![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
3 Jan 11
Hello
I have taught in colleges for over 45 years and retired as Principal, we have enough leave, so there is no chance for 'leave without pay'; well i faced an accident in 1986, was bedridden for 8 months, it was adjusted against earned leave, medical leave etc..
Thank you so much for this post.
Professor ‘Bhuwan’. .
Cheers have a lucky day ahead.
God bless you.
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
5 Jan 11
hello dada,
I can file for sick leave for that.
but i don't want to use my sick leave...i am sparing my leave for more important matters in the future (i want to spend a whole month vacation leave when time comes)
Hope you are doing well now dada![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@williamjisir (22819)
• China
23 Feb 11
When I get sick, I still insist on going to work as a teacher because if I am absent, the students will have to study by themselves and have some teacher babysit or take my place. Also like what is mentioned in the discussion, the salary will be deducted from absent from work. I have never asked for leave for any reason. I am glad that I have made it so far. But who knows that I will have to ask for leave for some other reasons some day. Of course, I don't expect it to ever happen to me though. Take care, jaiho.
@bodhisatya (2384)
• India
22 Dec 10
Hi Didi,
I catch cold very fast and I am pretty allergic to dust. So I might know how you must be feeling right now, Hope you get better but I believe that you need to get the proper medicines otherwise the cold might give you fever. I hope it doesn't happen. Take adequate rest.
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
22 Dec 10
hello dear bhai,
Oh,so you are allergy to dust,that caused you to catch colds easily.
I hate it when i started sneezing,i feels like i am losing all my strength,and gives me chest pain.
Thanks for your concern and yes i am going to visit my doctor today for proper medication.
I don't want this to go on worst situation,i am losing $__ hehehe,and tomorrow's a holiday here,i need that double payday.
HAPPY HOLIDAY dear bhai and regards to the family too![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
Hello Sis jaiho
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Next time,
If you feel some itchy in your neck (inside, throat)
1. Buy Calamansi (a lot) and make hot Calamansi Juice (w/out) sugar
2. strepsils, probably optional if you need to work
3. cover you're neck with clothing when ever you sleep, i swear it's cold out there recently.
4. don't drink cold for a week.probably just to be sure.
5. Vics Vaporub near you're nose. (unless you're not allergic)
6. Sleep,sleep, (with lesser mylot time)
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ince you are working in the Call center, It's air-conditioned. you lost the chance to sweat and some how you're IMMUNITY system had gone so low and the coldness this month has pushed it.
Merry Christmas
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
hello LK,
Precisely dear brother,it's freezing out there,thanks for that suggestion (muffler)
Tonight i will bring one to cover my neck and apply some mint ointment(vicks is fine not allergy but i don't like putting it in my nose,but on my neck it's fine for me)
Yes,my immune system drops due to night shift (graveyard),so every morning i walk through the MRT station instead of taking cab going home.
Then,also do some walking upon arriving home,just a brisk 15 minutes walking around before having some rest.
I bet i am still on the adjustment period with my new job (but i really love my job,it's kinda challenging especially when you get a commendation from callers,which i got one the other night)
Thanks for all the suggestion dear and yes,i don't drink cold water for many years now.
Remember during our mylot conference,i ordered water without ice.
HAPPY HOLIDAY dear bro and regards to the family...hope to see you again soon![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
23 Dec 10
hello dibs,
I just need the strepsils to relax ny throat while i am doing my job as well.
It is my voice that i use to do my job,without pleasing voice,i can't do my job efficiently and my boss will surely send me home if she hears my voice being unpleasant.
I just visited my doctor and was given proper medication (which i hate really taking medicines if possible)
Thanks for your response and WELCOME TO MYLOT.
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