SICK!

[totchipanda]

Yup, some bug or another got me. I started feeling REALLY bad wednesday night, and even though my roommates were sure it was allergies, it didn't feel like allergies. By the time I went to bed, it was bad enough that i texted my boss (knowing she wouldn't see it right away) finally admitting that it was not allergies. When I woke up thursday morning, it was even worse. My work protocols said to stay home (and i was in fact required to isolate) so while I was the only senior member of staff... sorry about it!

An initial covid test was negative, and I haven't tested again, but the progression has me wondering. On the other hand, by not forcing myself to be "productive" I've had so much time to rest. I'm now on mild congestion and a productive cough, neither of which require drugs to control. I'll take it.

I think I have to stay isolated through tomorrow and could likely go back Tuesday. The email is a little unclear, if it's a regular cold it's "until symptoms resolve" (which could be another week), or if it's covid I can go back regardless of symptoms? What's the difference?

As you can imagine, I have done very little for the last several days, but I'm starting to get my energy back and thats a good thing :)

Comments

[mala_14]

Glad you're recovering quickly! It's really good that you've been able to take the time to heal properly. I've been hit by illness too.

[totchipanda]

I just read about your ails, and I hope it passes as swiftly as mine did!

[marianme]

Hope your recovery goes well

[totchipanda]

It's been going very well, thankfully :3 Steady improvements!

[danabren]

Sit yo' ass down and recover!

[totchipanda]

Yes'm! I put in the RTW for tomorrow, and today I only have enough sinus drainage to replace the fossil fuel industry, but otherwise feeling pretty good! It really helped to have those first two days off, those were the worst. I hope this keeps up in a post-covid world, giving people time to rest will make everyone healthier in the long run.

[danabren]

There is some zany post-covid-world shit going on, though. Braintwin works in a law office and they are required to come in if they have been exposed but aren't yet testing positive.

Like ...

[totchipanda]

I realized as i posted that this is highly dependent on the businesses themselves. My local government mandated the 5 day isolation period, but my company (based in Ontario) takes it a little more seriously. My return to work was dependent on no fever amd improving symptoms. I hate this capitalist hellscape.