It is normal to go home when you are sick.
Jacob has been sneezing and coughing all morning at work.
Jacob wants to avoid losing pay for not working.
Jacob asks his boss could he be excused with pay due to illness.
Jacob stays at work all day while he is sick.
Jacob's boss grants him an excused absence with pay.
Jacob's boss is annoyed by his lack of consideration and makes note to demote him.