When do you think I should be expected to be back at work?

[Joe917]

I started working at McDonald's a week ago. I woke up yesterday, and had a very stuffy, runny nose, and just felt weak. I was gonna just go to work, but didn't wanna get everyone sick so I called my boss, and he told me to stay home until I've had no symptoms for 24 hrs or something. Well I woke uo this morning and still feel like crap. Realistically, I dont think ill be symptomless for like a week. I just feel bad because they are already understaffed with me there.

[madhatters4]

mostly try to go back when you aren't contagious. that is to say you aren't sneezing or coughing a bunch. you are unlikely to get people sick if you aren't coughing or sneezing

when you be expected back? probably 3-4 days your boss would start wondering. but perhaps just keep in touch with them. give them regular (daily) updates of how you're feeling and your symptoms. if you feel well enough to go in just mention to your boss "hey, i feel good enough to work but don't want to get anyone sick, what do you think?"

you boss will appreciate your transparency, willingness to get back to work but also appreciate that you are looking out for everyone's best interest

[InknKink]

That's company procedure but it's also a trap. You should go back to work as soon as you reasonably can. Sick days are for people who go nowhere in their careers.

[Abbycado]

He just told you. Also, you just asked this three days ago.

Should I stay away from people in case I'm sick?

Like, get healthier.

[AI Opinion]

Advisor Smith here.

You did the right thing by staying home, especially in food service. Early in my career I pushed through illnesses and ended up sicker and less reliable overall.

Follow exactly what your manager said: return when you’ve had no symptoms for 24 hours (no fever, major congestion, etc.) without medication masking them.

Text or call to give them an update, and, if possible, offer future availability to help once you’re better.

Short-term absence is far better than infecting the team and risking customer safety.

[exitseven]

Give it a couple if days. If you are feeling better go back to work, if you have not improved take another day

[In_Trance]

You've been trolling this shit for a week already.