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Welcome to Sick Days, a collection of stories from readers on how the current covid-19 health crisis is changing the way they work and the futures they can expect in these uncertain times.

Sick DaysWelcome to Sick Days, a collection of stories from readers on how the current covid-19 health crisis is changing the way they work and the futures they can expect in these uncertain times.

Sep 3

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Sick Days9/3/20

I Could Not Even Take My Dog Down for a Walk Without Getting Arrested

Sick Days9/3/20

I Could Not Even Take My Dog Down for a Walk Without Getting Arrested

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or …

Aug 20

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Sick Days8/20/20

At Least I Can Get Pot Delivered

Sick Days8/20/20

At Least I Can Get Pot Delivered

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or …

Aug 13

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Sick Days8/13/20

Everything Seemed to Just... Stop

Sick Days8/13/20

Everything Seemed to Just... Stop

Aug 6

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Sick Days8/6/20

Honestly I Just Want to Get Off This Ride

Sick Days8/6/20

Honestly I Just Want to Get Off This Ride

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not…

Jul 30

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Sick Days7/30/20

I Only See My Family Through FaceTime

Sick Days7/30/20

I Only See My Family Through FaceTime

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not…

Jul 23

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Sick Days7/23/20

I Keep Having to Stop People From Dropping Their Pants in the Middle of the Aisles

Sick Days7/23/20

I Keep Having to Stop People From Dropping Their Pants in the Middle of the Aisles

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not…

Jul 16

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Sick Days7/16/20

I'm Too Old to Learn a New Career, and Too Young to Retire

Sick Days7/16/20

I'm Too Old to Learn a New Career, and Too Young to Retire

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not…

Jul 9

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Sick Days7/9/20

They Will Never Be Held Responsible for the Havoc They Have Created

Sick Days7/9/20

They Will Never Be Held Responsible for the Havoc They Have Created

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not…

Jul 2

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Sick Days7/2/20

My Friend Died From This. How Can You Take This So Lightly?

Sick Days7/2/20

My Friend Died From This. How Can You Take This So Lightly?

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not working)…

Jun 25

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Sick Days6/25/20

Why Not Just Be a Total Jerk? It’s the End of the World as We Know It

Sick Days6/25/20

Why Not Just Be a Total Jerk? It’s the End of the World as We Know It

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not working)…

Jun 18

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Sick Days6/18/20

My Dad Rewrote His Will in Case He Dies Alone

Sick Days6/18/20

My Dad Rewrote His Will in Case He Dies Alone

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not working)…

Jun 11

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Sick Days6/11/20

I Came Home, Emptied My Grocery Bags, and Violently Wept

Sick Days6/11/20

I Came Home, Emptied My Grocery Bags, and Violently Wept

Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not working) from…

Jun 5

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Sick Days6/5/20

I’ve Worked in Customer Service Long Enough to Know That People Generally Look Down on You

Sick Days6/5/20

I’ve Worked in Customer Service Long Enough to Know That People Generally Look Down on You

Have you been laid off or furloughed? Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible…

May 28

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Sick Days5/28/20

I Don’t Know How Much Waiting There’s Left in Me to Do

Sick Days5/28/20

I Don’t Know How Much Waiting There’s Left in Me to Do

Have you been laid off or furloughed? Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible…

May 21

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Sick Days5/21/20

Anyone Need a Copywriter?

Sick Days5/21/20

Anyone Need a Copywriter?

Have you been laid off or furloughed? Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible…

May 14

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Sick Days5/14/20

I've Seen Cardiac Signs in Children That I'd Only Read About in Books

Sick Days5/14/20

I've Seen Cardiac Signs in Children That I'd Only Read About in Books

Have you been laid off or furloughed? Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible…

May 7

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Sick Days5/7/20

'I Do This Work Because I Love a Good Crisis'

Sick Days5/7/20

'I Do This Work Because I Love a Good Crisis'

This is Sick Days, a series documenting how jobs are changing during the coronavirus pandemic, as told by workers…

Apr 30

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Sick Days4/30/20

'My Wedding Photos Are the Last Photos I Have of "Normal"'

Sick Days4/30/20

'My Wedding Photos Are the Last Photos I Have of "Normal"'

This is Sick Days, a series documenting how jobs are changing during the coronavirus pandemic, as told by workers…

Apr 23

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Sick Days4/23/20

'I Have Now Had More Physical Contact With the Deceased Than I Have With Anyone Living'

Sick Days4/23/20

'I Have Now Had More Physical Contact With the Deceased Than I Have With Anyone Living'

This is Sick Days, a series documenting how jobs are changing during the coronavirus pandemic, as told by workers…

Apr 16

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Sick Days4/16/20

‘My Record Was 3 Weeks With the Same Mask’

Sick Days4/16/20

‘My Record Was 3 Weeks With the Same Mask’

This is Sick Days, a series documenting how jobs are changing during the coronavirus pandemic, as told by workers…

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