https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 08 May 2026 03:24:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549597 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:11:32 +0000 anonysquire 549597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With only 3 days a year sick leave at my second job, I have no choice but to come to work sick. I just constantly sanitize and wear a mask. I also never touch a patient without gloves. But in your situation it is different. I would just keep sanitizing and hope you don't get it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549589 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:08:33 +0000 lomom 549589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh this is a hugely rude, inconsiderate thing to do! I never come in sick unless I know it's not contagious (like allergies but even then I slather on the hand sanitizer and am very good about wiping down my cube because I sneeze).</p> <p>But, we did have a VP say that people shouldn't get sick during tax season. I had a nasty stomach bug and stayed home for 2 days and she made the comment the first day I was back. So when you work in an environment like that, I could see how some people would come in sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549506 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:01:48 +0000 sweet_p 549506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hate it when people come into work sick! I think it's really inconsiderate, considering we are all breathing the same air and sharing the same copier, fax machine, etc.</p> <p>I used to work with a co-worker who would come into work sick all the time, cough and spit into her trash can. She acted like this was the most normal thing ever, while I watched her in horror. I used to spray down her desk and keyboard with Lysol while she was at lunch. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549343 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:46:17 +0000 kiddosc 549343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lovejoy: I agree, I think it has a lot to do with people thinking they'll look bad if they stay home sick. I absolutely hate that mentality though. I work for a state university and they had to send out an email telling people to use their sick and vacation time because there was too much time banked across the University. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549286 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:23:32 +0000 heffalump 549286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow. I don't work but DH has crohns and takes meds for that which makes his immune system not so great so he has to be very careful. If someone did that at his work, I think he'd take a PTO. Not worth getting sick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549250 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:05:17 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 549250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sometimes I want to punch people in the face that do this (just being honest :). We have PTO for a reason AND people can work from home if they are up to it.</p> <p>I think a lot of it has to do with our culture and people thinking it makes them look good for coming in to work regardless of their condition. Our company made public commentary about keeping germs at bay and washing hands well, but never said that you should stay home or work from home if you're very ill. I was really frustrated and thought it sent the wrong message. I work in a corporate environment where virtually everything could wait just another day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549227 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:55:52 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 549227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MungBean: We often have to come in to work sick. I mean we're always sick in my line of work! But we are mandated to wear a mask all day if we do come in sick. I also make it a big point to purell and wipe down everything a sick co-worker or a sick me has touched. None of us get offended because we all know the drill! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549224 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:54:44 +0000 kiddosc 549224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He finally took all of our passive aggressive hints and went home. I'm really surprised this guy would come in so sick. He wears gloves to handle papers that have been handled by our patients and is constantly clorox wiping things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549181 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:41:45 +0000 JoJoGirl 549181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES!!!! Say something to your boss! That person needs to go home. Ugh, martyrs like that are the worst. Nobody wins when you come to work sick! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549175 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:39:32 +0000 T.H.O.U. 549175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am more than willing to break out a can of lysol spray and clean things up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549153 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:34:20 +0000 LuLu Mom 549153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say something for sure, I hate when people think it's necessary to come to work when they are sick. Once thing you dn't get anythign done because you feel horrible and 2 we have too many people with young children and pregnant people to be messing with it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-549142 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:30:44 +0000 wheres_c 549142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would lay the smackdown! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548814 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:42:52 +0000 PrincessBaby 548814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would DEFINITELY say something to him! Even if it's a half joke that gets the point across like "Wow, thanks for coming to work with the flu! It definitely makes the day more interesting when I spend it 100% focused on how NOT to catch your germs and bring them home to my baby!"</p> <p>I would talk to the boss or HR also. They should send him home. And if I was pregnant like the other girl, oh Hells NO he would not be staying at work around me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548799 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:36:32 +0000 pinkcupcake 548799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I hate ppl who think they are some sort of Employee of the Yr for coming to work sick. Not doing anyone any favors if you get the whole office sick!! </p> <p>I wouldn't say anything but I'd def stay away from him, wash my hands constantly, and take extra vit c. You might even consider wearing a face mask? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548760 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:21:44 +0000 Foodnerd81 548760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really hate that. I could see that he wouldn't think about you bringing the germs home to your baby (out of sight out of mind) but the 8 month pregnant woman isn't a reminder that getting sick is a much bigger deal to some people and you should be a little more considerate?<br /> I'm really non confrontational so I probably wouldn't say anything and I'd be mad all day. Just wash your hands and sanitize a lot, use paper towels to open doors, and hope for the best I guess. And if he came back in tomorrow obviously sick, I might say something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548749 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:17:13 +0000 Mrsbells 548749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: yeah I see what you mean, that is inconsiderate of him. maybe he thinks he is being some type of hero coming in to work sick? Because otherwise why would he announce he was sick. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548672 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:42:54 +0000 kiddosc 548672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: I'm not sure if it's really the flu, but my thought process is *HE* thinks it's the flu. So he thinks he's spreading around flu-ey germs and is apparently ok with that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548658 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:38:31 +0000 Mrsbells 548658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say out loud "stay away from me I dont want to get sick"<br /> But I doubt its realy the flu, its more likely just a cold. But I still wouldnt want to risk catching it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548653 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:37:01 +0000 Snapdragon 548653@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's something like the sniffles I usually don't mind (since it does suck to have to play catch-up when you miss work), but the flu is a whole different story. Why did he feel compelled to come in? The flu is extra nasty this year and there is no office work that can be that important that he puts others at risk for getting sick, especially a pregnant woman. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548652 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:36:57 +0000 .twist. 548652@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: ew. Is he a workaholic? Sounds like it. I hate that. </p> <p>My boss is like that. He will send everyone else home for being sick, but if he's sick, he'll come to work. GO HOME. Especially if you don't have strict sick leave. Like, take a couple days off and rest! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548644 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:34:33 +0000 blackbird 548644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about your boss' boss? Even if he/she doesn't work in that building, they're still in charge! My second level doesn't work here, but I would have no problem reporting that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548640 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:33:09 +0000 kiddosc 548640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: @Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Unfortunately our boss is out of the office until Wednesday and there really isn't anyone here with the authority to make him leave. HR is in a completely different building, I don't know if they'd do anything. </p> <p>@BabyBoecksMom: He accrues 10 hours of sick time every month and we can roll it all over for years. He's never out, so I know he has a ton of time stock piled... go home! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548607 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:20:15 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 548607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say something to my manager and HR if the manager was not responsive. Seriously, how can you effectively do your job today worrying about this walking germ touching everything! People like that really tick me off. They may be able to tough it out, but they are putting so many others in harm's way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548586 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:15:00 +0000 blackbird 548586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say something to the boss FOR SURE! If someone had the flu, NO WAY IN HECK. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548585 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:14:52 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 548585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been known to follow them around with a bottle of Lysol and spray everything they touch. A bit crazy? Probably, but eventually, they get the point and start staying home when they're sick. (We have *20* sick days a year for them to use - USE THEM!!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548584 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:14:41 +0000 MsLipGloss 548584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What the What?! YES, I would say something. He needs to understand that coming in sick does not make him a super employee . . . it makes him an inconsiderate and contagious one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548580 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:13:08 +0000 autumnlove 548580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but I know coworkers who have mentioned something to HR about other sick coworkers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-your-co-workers-come-to-work-sick#post-548572 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:11:20 +0000 kiddosc 548572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>... with the flu!</p> <p>A co-worker came in to work today and told everyone to stay away from him because he has the flu. His cubicle is right in the middle of the office and I need to walk past it to get anywhere, plus he's touching all the door handles and using the kitchen area. This part of our office is small and there's only seven people in it, but one of them is 8 months pregnant and I have a baby at home who couldn't get a flu shot. We get very generous amounts of sick time and I think he should have stayed home! </p> <p>If your co-worker came to work obviously sick and contagious, would you say something? I'm too chicken to say anything, but I loudly announced I was going to walgreens to buy some hand sanitizer. </p>