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You’re Not Dying, So Why Aren’t You at Work?! | Intermediate English Podcast
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Why do you feel guilty for resting when you're sick?
In this episode of English and Beyond, I explore the strange but familiar feeling of guilt that creeps in when you take a sick day. Why do so many of us struggle to switch off, even when we’re clearly unwell? From cultural attitudes to childhood messages about work and productivity, we dig into where this mindset comes from - and how to challenge it.
You'll also learn some natural English expressions and idioms related to being ill, missing work, and taking time off, including:
• to be under the weather
• to call in sick
• to pull a sickie
• to be run down
• to be bedbound
This is a great episode for improving your vocabulary and reflecting on how language, culture and work culture all intersect.
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