Sneaky days off...

As a Classroom Teacher I regularly taught with no voice. At times my communication style was more "bad charades night" than any kind of proper pedagogy I can think of. Luckily I could put it down to using lots and lots of phonetic sign language (and boy were my kids well-versed in using it!) rather than "inexperienced teacher too overworked to take a day off when she needs it". I survived, but looking back I'm so glad I'm now in a position where I can take time off when I need it.

Monday morning TRACER phonecalls came and went, but I was strong enough to say  no. I got into see a doctor nice and early (actually a nurse practitioner- smartclinics are open early and late and you can book online for those of you on the northside) and now I'm happily on the road to recovery. I sacrificed a day of work but probably saved myself from having to take a week off later down the track.

As we head into the cold and flu season, remember to look after yourself so that you can be fit and fighting to work as many days as possible.