I don't get paid sick leave so I go to work.

Actually, if I'm not about to die, I go in, even with paid sick leave. I have to be sent home 90% of the time I'm sick. Kidney infections, migraines, sciatica, psychosis... I've gone into work with them all. Viral tonsillitis too, but that's cos I'd had to miss work the week before because of a hospital admission and couldn't afforrd any more time off. If I can't get out of bed, then I call in sick. Otherwise, I go in.

My stupid boss has a new rule - we have to call his mobile if we're sick, not our immediate line manager. We all know it's so he can have a go. Not impressed. If he does that to me, I walk, affordability or no. (I'm the only one employed by the company who can do my job atm so he's gonna be in trouble!)