In today's world most people feel they have no choice but to work while they are sick. I would just ask that they be diligent in germ control. If you are coughing wash your hands often and cover your mouth. It's too bad that employers make people feel they can't call in sick but it's probably because of the abuse of sick days. People are stupid enough to post pictures of themselves partying and playing on Facebook while they are supposed to be at work. No wonder employers don't believe everyone who says they are sick....

They can't even handle the areas they were set up for. Why do we need or want them adding housing to the list of things they are failing miserably at.

I detest smoking and even more so around children but I think what we do in our own personal spaces should remain our own business. I have been known to politely speak to parents that I see smoking around children and ask them to please read up on the many health problems they may be putting on their children with their disgusting smoking habit.

You'll find the following listed on the Mission Statement page:

"...providing financing needed to help expand job opportunities and improve housing, utilities and infrastructure in rural America..."

When I think of the USDA (Department of Agriculture) I do not think of rural development by improving housing, utilities, and infrastructure. This is tax dollars being misused by agencies who have broadened their activities to stretch far beyond their original intent. Big government getting bigger.

Another ex smoker needs to chime in. 100% it's nasty and it's 100% personal choice as long as the only person affected by that choice is the one making it. When a smoker makes the conscious decision to smoke with minors (Especially infants) in the same vehicle that personal choice turns into reckless endangerment and it should be against the law.

I could care less if there's consenting adults in the car as there able to make the decision whether or not to travel in the vehicle with that person. However, children cannot and are being harmed by the very people who are supposed to love and care for them.

Ex Smoker signing out.

the absolute best invention ever for helping raise the next generation the disposable diaper......

yeah its nasty but it a personal choice , not your business as long as its not in your face so but out! signed ex smoker

I have said it before and will say it again in my opinion Smoking is the nastiest most unattractive thing. If they allowed me to vote on banning Adults smoking in the car with their children I would do it in a heartbeat and wouldn't have to think twice about it. Kids unfortunately do not get to pick their parents and they sure can't choose whether or not they will have to inhale smoke in a car because their parents are selfish. I hate seeing this. It makes me sad and disgusted with the parents.

Actually most employers wont even let you go home. Not in my experience anyway. I have never been asked to go home, not that I can think of.

I changed my mind. It is so hard to go back to work and especially if you breastfeed. I would have loved to be with my baby at least a year or two before I went back. Its very hard when you work full time.

Dare I say it? Nobel PEACE prize for a president who continued one war, escalated another, and started another. That doesn't add up.

I agree you both know where I work and they dont think twice to fire you so its better to come in sick let them see that your sick and them send you home.Even though that dont stop them from giving you a point for being sick.