The issue is when you know your coworkers will be much more stressed because you didn't come in. You still shouldn't go to work if you're sick, but I try not to call out that often for the same of the people I work with.
But if you go to work sick, there's a good chance you'll make your coworkers sick, and then you're the one who has to deal with them taking a sick day.
Keep telling my girlfriend this. Stop feeling bad that they're short staffed. You're not management, it's not your problem.
The issue is when you know your coworkers will be much more stressed because you didn't come in. You still shouldn't go to work if you're sick, but I try not to call out that often for the same of the people I work with.
But if you go to work sick, there's a good chance you'll make your coworkers sick, and then you're the one who has to deal with them taking a sick day.