Here is what i learned from my now blue collar career and my old white collar career Take sick days. Plan sick days. My corp job had unlimited sick Time - aft

Here is what i learned from my now blue collar career and my old white collar career Take sick days. Plan sick days. My corp job had unlimited sick Time - after 5 days required disability. I felt i had to go every day; no breaks. No way to get a health day. Wanted to be that (very stupid) employee that never took a sick day. Didnt realize it benefited company. I chose my company over my family by not calling out. I wasnt "sick" i thought. My Blue collar jobs i have to show sick dr note, but that is quite legit and easy. No stress. Dont feel well; tired? Back hurts? Spouse ill? I call out. NO GUILT. Avoid the mental health or stress words. Use stomach or lyme or back injury or vision. Looking back all my "i dont call in sick" didnt do me one iota of good Now, i take off if and when i want. How i wish i was blue collar first before white collar