Today, I went back to work after a horrible bout of respiratory illness. After a few hours of using hot tea, cough drops, and tissues to deal with my lingering cough, I found out that my asshole coworker has filed a formal complaint about me disrupting her concentration. FML
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Today, I woke up with a sore throat and a stuffy nose. As my boss is an asshat who hates allowing sick leave, I thought I could power through it, but halfway through my workday I sneezed so hard that I threw my back out. I had to go home early and now I can't move without pain. FML
Today, my nosey louse of a coworker went to HR and told them I was snorting drugs at my desk. I was using nasal saline, as the dry winter weather wreaks havoc on my sinuses. The fact that they even brought me in pisses me off beyond words. FML
Today, I dragged myself to work, suffering from a bad cold. My boss quietly told me to go home and rest, to avoid spreading it around the office. I thought it odd since he dislikes me so much, but I did as he said. He called later in the day to suspend me for leaving work early. FML
Today, at work, I stepped out for a few minutes to use the bathroom. Shortly after returning, I found out the hard way that one of my coworkers had used my computer to send a profanity-filled email to our boss, calling him an asshole and telling him to go fuck himself. I'm now jobless. FML
Today, I went back to work after a nasty sinus infection. While I was talking to my manager, I sniffled, and a huge ropy string of green snot popped out of my nose. My manager pointed and shrieked, "OH MY GOD! EWWWW!", getting the attention of everyone in the office. FML
Today, at work, I had a coughing fit so bad I actually shat myself. What felt like a gallon of liquid crap poured down my trouser leg onto the floor. I work in a competitive office and this happened in front of 30 spiteful coworkers who love posting pics online. FML
Today, despite having a stomach bug, I went into work, as my boss is overseas and had warned me not to take any sick leave until she returned. After 4 hours and vomiting twice, I left. She found out and sent me an email bitching me out for coming in sick. FML
Today, I had to go to a boring, never-ending "sensitivity training" session, all because my douchebag coworker filed a complaint against me last week after I apologized for being tardy. Apparently I was insulting people with mental disorders. Or as she put it, "differently-abled" people. FML
Today, I was carrying a stack of paperwork at work, when my pen rolled off and onto the floor. As soon as I bent down to pick it up, a nearby co-worker, who's always hated me, accused me of putting on a show and sexually harassing him. He actually followed up by reporting me to HR. FML
Today, I’ve been unemployed for 5 months. My last job was for government in Canada and I was harassed by management, and deemed a threat to the building. Why? Someone complained I cough. I’ve been coughing for years. FML
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lilmslady 11
cough on her stuff.... bet she'd shut the **** up then
PrincessCastiel 27
How disruptive OP! Can't you die any quieter? I kid, I would of been a bit pissed with her.
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Culpion 3
If you're still coughing so much, maybe you should stay home. Not only do you feel terrible, you may potentially be spreading a contagious illness.
SMHsohard 22
Generally, once you're over the contagious stage (usually about 3-4 days), the cough that's left is a result of the bronchial irritation, and not infection. Yes, the lingering cough can be annoying, and it can take up to a month to go away, but no one can afford to stay home that long. Princess co-worker needs to suck it up and wear earplugs if it's that annoying. OP is doing everything possible to alleviate the situation.
elcee1987 18
Wow...what a useful idea. I'm sure op hadn't thought about that.
Nicole819 11
people are so inconsiderate now days ! feel better OP
darwinism 30
Use the teabags and tissues to make a creative sculpture and give it to her as an apologie. If she doesn't keep it on her desk complain to management that she hurt your feelings and disrespected you!
littlekellilee 45
Does your work not have sick days or allow you to work from home? If they do, I strongly suggest taking advantage next time you're sick. If not, explain to your boss that you had no choice but to go and you won't be in trouble. Maybe she's just worried about catching it from you.
mikbrooke 25
they did say they RETURNED to work after a bout of sickness, meaning they had already had sick days. and after having a respiratory sickness, you can feel and be better, but the cough can stick around for however long it wants, without being infectious.
uarudeassbitchyo 17
Sue her for taking away your oxygen
Indianboy9321 25
Hopefully you can cough up evidence that you have a genuine illness. Damn, I'm sick of this type of behavior!
Psyker_Girl 13
Well, if you have a lingering cough, then you could still be contagious. Better to stay home a few more days.
worldclassrager 39
Get well soon OP...
sunnyray812 42
Wait until that bitch gets uncomfortably sick.
littlem91 29
OK, sure it sucks for you, but having to listen to coughing and throat clearing for 8 hours when she's trying to do her work must be really irritating, plus if its contagious you're going to potentially make her sick, maybe you should stay at home until you're less loud and/or contagious. Very selfish to risk everyone else's health, not to mention her getting in trouble if her work isn't on time or up to standard due to your constant coughing.
HammyBear13 8
I pray that's a comment full of sarcasm!
littlem91 29
Somewhat a mix of sarcasm and truth :P Quite shocked it's not been buried! We all know listening to somebody constantly coughing does get very annoying though, no matter how much they can't help it!
vencku 13
I was looking for someone who'd say this. If someone is ill in class and coughs for hours, that is really irritating. I understand you're ill, but please stay home, don't spread it and let other people work. If, despite all OP did, the coughing was still so frequent, OP should have stayed home.
alycion 38
Op took sick days. Companies get cranky and fire if too many are taken. After a few days, most if the time you are no longer contagious. So it's a sucky situation all around. But it's not selfish to return to work when you are better. Coughs can linger. I had one from a bout of bronchitis that stuck around for three months. I'm sure my coworkers were not thrilled having to listen to it. I went to the bathroom if it got bad. But I couldn't miss three months from work when I wasn't sick just because I had a lingering cough. You do what you can to make the best of it and hope your coworkers will show understanding. And you give your coworkers that same understanding when they are in that position.