I started a new job almost a month ago and unfortunately I fell sick last week. I’ve been coughing like a dog at this point for almost two weeks. My boss is aware of this, she’s heard me and seen that I sound and look sick. I have really tried to push myself but it’s like I’m being guilt tripped into continuing to work while I am visibly sick and I honestly shouldn’t be surprised.
It doesn’t help that I go in at 4am so I haven’t been able to properly rest. My boss doesn’t ask how I am, all she cares about is me doing my job not my condition or how I’m feeling. She did ask how I was this morning but I know it wasn’t sincere. I was honest and told her I probably wouldn’t be able to work all day as expected. Of course later on she called expecting me to work asking if I felt better to go do my runs. Obviously not. I’ve been visibly coughing for over two weeks. One of the other bosses made a comment about me coughing and calling out all the time. So I’m certain I’m being talked about.
Just right now I am feeling guilt tripped into working while I am sick. None of them care I am not feeling well they just want me to do my job and that’s honestly terrible how alot of bosses are. I do plan to go to the dr tomorrow and get a note and hope to be excused from work on Thursday so I can take the time to rest. I’m miserable with this job and hope I can find something else soon. Thanks for reading