A hard worker is a good worker

An animatronic dummy helps an army officer control traffic at an intersection in Sokcho, South Korea.I am feeling the first signs of getting sick right now and all i can think about is how much i'm told Korean workers are praised for working through sickness. My colleague, Josh, mentioned to me, on the way to Korea, that you'll get positive vibes from the boss if you're seen at work fighting through a cold. He cited a previous situation to support his statement. And, i was quick to believe him, but skeptical about the productivity gained from such an attitude.

I really just hope i don't have to deal with prolonged sickness while i'm here. Yelling at kids all day is hard enough with a healthy throat.