I won't be embarrassed for being sick. That's out of my control.
Best I can give you is being mildly embarrassed by a system that says I should still be paid for being sick and not working.
That's the only way that sick days are 'for kids.' That's somewhat infantilizing, I'd argue. But outside of the initial call, I've never been embarrassed about having to take the day off due to illness. And it's better in the long run, too. Your body needs to rest; a sick day will make it easier to recover and spend less overall time sick.
I won't be embarrassed for being sick. That's out of my control.
Best I can give you is being mildly embarrassed by a system that says I should still be paid for being sick and not working.
That's the only way that sick days are 'for kids.' That's somewhat infantilizing, I'd argue. But outside of the initial call, I've never been embarrassed about having to take the day off due to illness. And it's better in the long run, too. Your body needs to rest; a sick day will make it easier to recover and spend less overall time sick.