Sick at Work

Posted by: Lauren Young on November 10

Dear BusinessWeek colleagues,

Please forgive me for coming to work sick today.

I know I looked like death warmed over on Friday, and I did my best to convalesce over the weekend. I dutifully stayed in bed, drank tea with honey, and kept myself on a DayQuil/NightQuil continuum.

Despite these defensive measures, I woke up this morning feeling ill again.

Unfortunately for you, it was imperative that I come into the office today because my editor is away on vacation (in Argentina!!!) for two weeks. I must support the person who is filling in for my boss while she is away. I have an article running in the next issue of BusinessWeek that needs to be updated and fact-checked. (I also needed to replace the box of tissues I absconded from a colleague on Friday.)

Believe me, there is nothing I’d like more than to be at home in bed eating toast and watching “The Holiday” for the millionth time on Encore.

You’ll be pleased to know my Codeine-induced haze is wearing off, and I can once again safely operate heavy machinery like the microwave. I’ve been extra careful not to touch any door knobs. For your safety, my cubicle has been quarantined.

Please be sure to wear protective gear if you need to come within 15 feet of me. And feel free to use the complimentary hand sanitizer I’m offering to those brave souls who still feel the need to talk to me in person.

Best regards,

Lauren (who hopes to leave early today)

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