Should you stay home from work if you have a cold?

Answer 1

Yes. Want to rest and don't want to spread germs to co workers.

Answer 2

Definitely, if not you're spreading your germs to other people who may then get sick and spread them to their families and friends.

In the day it used to be a badge of honour , more like workaholism, to come to work even if you were ill.

We know better now. There are public health announcements trying to re-educate people to stay home and keep their kids home when they're ill.

And make sure you wash your hands thoroughly when you have a cold with hot water and soap. You don't necessarily need that antibacterial stuff.

And when you sneeze , sneeze into your elbow or at least a disposal kleenex and throw it away once you 've sneezed into it.

Answer 3

That's a "Catch 22" really. They say you should so you don't infect anyone else in the office or work environment. But then penalize you for missing work. So, it's a personal choice based on your employer. For example, my husband's place of employment takes points away for missing work, being tardy, etc., because they are an "At Will Policy Company". And it doesn't matter the reason you need to take time off, you still get points taken away. You get so many in one year and you get fired.

Answer 4

That depends completely on your position and how bad you feel. In my position, I do not miss work unless I'm in the hospital, but If I worked at the local deli and was going to spread germs to all my co-workers and customers all day, maybe I'd stay home.

Answer 5

Colds are most contagious during the first 2 to 4 days after symptoms appear. So if you are within those days or you are feeling ill to the point that you cannot do your job then you should stay home.

Answer 6

This is debatable, believe it or not. If you have a "weather" cold caused by the season and you feel you can do the job, I would suggest you go to work and see how you feel because that sort of cold is everywhere anyway. Even George Bush must get them. However, if you suspect it to be influenza, no way. It is advisable not to attend work and share it with your colleagues as this is a virus. A cold is actually good once in a while because it builds up an immunity.However, as my friend just informed me, "If you loathe your colleagues, share it." Bit over the top I think.

Answer 7

No way. I dont think a cold is reason enough to miss work or school. If u are worried about spreading your cold in the office, I am sorry, they will still get it from somewhere else anyway.

Answer 8

Yes you should. But if your boss can't run the business without you, take precautions to prevent sharing your cold:
- Control your symptoms. Use medicines to dry a runny nose, stop coughing, etc. There are lots of effective meds available.
- Carry sanitizing gel with you everywhere. Use it on your hands especially.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with Kleenex (carry a box of that around with you) and throw away the Kleenex immediately. (Immediately dispose of Kleenex after blowing your nose too.) If you have to carry around a plastic bag for that purpose, do so. Follow up with sanitizing gel on your hands.

Answer 9

Depends on how bad it is. If you can barely breathe and are coughing all the time, YES.

However if you just got the sniffles, go to work and cover up your coughing so others don't get it from you.

An interesting point to this is that to cover up your cough, you should use your forearm. If you use your hands, anything you touch is contaminated.

Answer 10

If a fever, heavy coughing and sneezing, etc. are involved--most places of business (and schools, for that matter) would rather have you take care of yourself at home--and not spread it to more workers/students.