u/CheckMyLatinPlease

Workplace Illness - Likely Triggering, What Do I Do?

Hello, I posted last week about a coworker of mine becoming ill and vomiting in front of me at work. Now, I've had it happen again, although I did not witness any vomiting nor do I know if she actually vomited at work. She did end up going home, which is very uncommon where I work. I also know of another coworker who was likely experiencing the same bug, though I do not have any more details there. I work in a fast-casual restaurant as a server or in the drive through, I am working 30-40 hours every week so I have a high level of contact with everyone. My dumb ass brought in candy today, and I am hoping this does not lead to more spreading. What can I do to try to stay safe? Besides all the anxiety I have surrounding the issue, it is also somewhat difficult to take time off, and I would feel bad if I ended up becoming ill and leaving us shortstaffed. My gut reaction is to just stop showing up, as I my last day working there is in a bit over two weeks anyways, but I know this is not a real solution. Any advice welcomed!

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u/CheckMyLatinPlease — 6 days ago

TW (lots of mentions) - Recounting a story from work today

Today, a kid that I work with got ill. He had been working at a 6th grade summer camp and got the stomach flu. I work in fast food. I watched him throw up into a trash can, meaning I was in close physical proximity to him for multiple hours, including when he was being physically ill. Earlier today, I ate one of his fries, and throughout the day before he got ill, I was not super vigilant about hand washing. I am also the person who cleans the bathrooms, which provides even more chance for me to come into contact with infected bodily fluids. I am resigned to the fact that I will get it soon. Does anyone know about how long the onset should be? I have to work every day this week until Saturday, and I am very scared that I will end up in the same situation as him. What can I even do at this point?

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u/CheckMyLatinPlease — 10 days ago