Continuing to work when sick might make you sicker.
Theresa is a workaholic, but has woken up with a sore throat and a runny nose and feels run down.
Theresa wants to get over her illness.
Theresa takes a few days off until her symptoms subside.
Theresa goes to work despite her symptoms and works like nothing is wrong.
Theresa gets over her illness in a few days and is able to get back to work at full strength.
Theresa feels very run down and takes weeks to get over her illness.