I think some of the debate here with regards to WFH, working while your sick, answering some emails with a cold/sore throat at the office etc was part of the whole problem in some ways with Covid and lockdowns.
There was an entire segment of society who was WFH in a lot of ways, with some of the pro's and the con's associated with that while a lot of people who couldn't WFH, just did it. Kept the economy running so to speak.
The real question for some of the debate that may swing people's answer to WFH while sick/sickish is who's actually footing the bill? If your a salaried employee and have sick days and your not losing income as a result, than I get it. Rest up, stay home, come back when your feeling better, work if you can/want etc.
Does the same line of thinking with WFH while sick apply if you were to take your calculated hourly rate and hypothetically get paid for a few hours with some emails, calls, spreadsheets, projects, presentations etc?
We are all adults and we've all been sick before, it can suck, and suck bad. Sometimes it's ok to admit were taking advantage of our sick days even though we can probably make it through the day. Sometimes your bed ridden and some days it's sniffles, a cough and some aches and pains. Sometimes people go on about their day as a day off while sick and not working.
Some people these days make it seem like typing on a computer and filling out paperwork with a minor cold is like being on the Ukrainian front lines. Relax! Just remember, nothing is actually free in this world, someone is paying the bill. People's attitude usually changes when its costing them money. It's ok to admit that.
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