I've had this conversation with more than one girlfriend, typically talking about the conflict between having a migraine, taking medication to not hurt and the boss wants her at work pronto (45 minute commute by car).

(I'm sick -- and infectious -- and too nauseous to walk without meds) + (boss wants me at my station) is also an expression that has seen action from time to time.

[–] bleistift2@feddit.de 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Imagine going to work with a migraine.

Being surrounded by Americans online really makes me appreciate German employee protection laws.

[–] bootyberrypancakes@lemmywinks.xyz 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wait you don’t have to go to work sick in other countries?

[–] sergio@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago

Wait until you find out about European minimum vacation day laws.