Why Is Suffering at Work a Badge of Honor? 🤒

So here I am, lying in bed with a sinus infection, feeling guilty for even thinking about missing two days of work. I’ve worked five jobs since turning 18, and this is the first time I might actually call out sick. But instead of sympathy, my parents hit me with, “Back in my day, I only missed work if I was unconscious.” Seriously? Why is dragging yourself to work half-dead something to brag about? I don’t get it. There’s this weird competition at my job—who can suffer the most, who can work the longest hours, who can ignore their health the best. Some people even brag about not seeing their kids for weeks because of work. Is that really something to be proud of, or just a sign that something’s wrong? Honestly, I’m struggling with this mindset. Why do we glorify burnout and misery? Is it just me, or is this whole struggle competition exhausting? I’d love to hear how you all deal with this pressure. 🤷‍♂️ #WorkplaceCulture #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #JobCareer