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#11

23 December 2008, 12:36

Had two colds whilst being benched - nearly always use to come down with something as a permie as soon as I tok a holiday.

Never ever had flu in my life - but I suppose there is always time.

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23 December 2008, 13:12

Had stomach flu all weekend.

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#13

23 December 2008, 13:21

Originally posted by TimberWolf View Post

Have you had flu yet?

No. Never.
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#14

23 December 2008, 13:24

I might add that pretty much everyone with a sniffle in my office this year has had "a bit of flu" (but they battle on the brave little warriors).

Their's is the strain that requires a lie in on Saturday morning and a curry on Saturday night to sort out. Plus a bit of coughing and whinging around the office, of course.
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#15

23 December 2008, 13:32

I had a cold, broken toe and an upset stomach a few weeks back, the permies in the office kept telling me if I felt that bad I really should go home, they were most impressed that I battled on... they just don't understand that illness is incompatible with invoicing.

Every day I went home sick as a dog wishing I was a permy though.

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#16

23 December 2008, 13:33

yup - just had it as did the wife and kids - so I haven't been able to work for a week. Kids on anti-biotics and wife and I trying to get rid of the nasty cough. Really struggled to get to the supermarket for food yesterday (no internet grocery delivery slots left) and the cold aisles were freezing!

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#17

23 December 2008, 13:34

Guy next to me is sneezing and sniffing - just hope I don't get it!

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#18

23 December 2008, 13:36

Maybe Im 49 next year but no flu and not a day off all year either.

I think a lot of illness is a reflection of your (un)happiness.

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#19

23 December 2008, 13:39

Originally posted by Jog On View Post

Guy next to me is sneezing and sniffing - just hope I don't get it!

too late. just take some tissues out with you on new years eve
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#20

23 December 2008, 14:05

I had it bad for 4 days and am not just getting to the end of it. My son then had a fever for 3 days and now has a bad cough.

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