More Than Just a Cold
When you’re sick with a cold, most times you can still go to work and manage to be productive without needing much time off. If you end up with a serious illness and must be hospitalized to recover, most workplaces will survive your absence if you need to take an extended amount of time off. The important thing is that you recover and get back on your feet, right?
Annie has severe pneumonia when she called out work at the comic shop. Her employer still wanted her to come in the next day to work, despite her condition. It’s surprising that she did end up returning to this place, with the employer’s lack of consideration for her health.