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everlaughter

Asian "Death" Flu

Jan 28, 2009 21:41

Ah, the Asian "Death" Flu...
In Japan they simply call it Influenza Type A or B. It sounds so innocent, so simple. And yet, one little letter and you find yourself practically under house arrest (for your own good and that of your co-workers'). A fever, problems breathing, muscle, nerve, and joint pain (you name it, it's all there). To experience so ( Read more... )

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azusachan January 28 2009, 13:10:44 UTC

Ugh, feel better Kat! I think it's impossible for foreigners to escape the flu, what with all their coworkers coming to work no matter HOW sick they are. Make sure you don't bow to their pressure to sacrifice your nenkyu - use your sick leave!

everlaughter January 29 2009, 02:05:32 UTC

Thanks Amy. Thankfully my school took the news rather well. My supervisor said "Stay home for five days and get better. Don't worry about classes" (because she knows I'm a worry wort). As long as I bring in the doctor's receipt (the one with all the drugs I had to buy) then it will count for my sick leave. I think the biggest tragedy for my school is the fact that I have no voice. No matter how much I wanted to, opening and closing my mouth without sound wouldn't teach the kids anything... lol.