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This by the bucket load. I always thought I was a model, conscientious employee. What I was in fact, was a mug. I think I went 2 years without a sick day.
Since becoming a freelancer I think I've had half a sick day in over 5 years. I reckon being ill is often a psychosomatic thing, if I know I'm not going to get paid, it's remarkable how I can get soldier on.
Trunkie
I didn't sickie nearly enough when I was salaried, and I really regret that now - I thought it would be valued that I was hardworking and always there, but it just makes people take you for granted. Message to all wage-slaves: do it now before you have to join the gig-economy freelance ranks - no one will thank you for being diligent, you're mugging yourselves off if you don't rinse it as best you can.