a bit of a rant, but some questions at the end! ... so, to set the scene, I'm fortunate enough to be able to work, and work in an open plan office with plenty of co-workers... one day last week, unbeknownst to me at the time, someone came in with a 'sniffle', which stated to be shared amongst some of the guys on the otherside of the office... and I guess that's not unusual. Just a couple of sneezes, nothing to worry about right... But then my weak immune system pops it's head up and is like "ooh, I want a piece of that action" ...cut to a couple of days later and I'm taking time off from work and unable to walk, or basically do anything, all because of this damn trivial cold... and it's August for gods sake! Not even winter yet... anyway, i'm about 75% back to normal, after 2 days off and a weekend, so that's my sickness allowance gobbled up - thanks co worker buddies! How do you guys deal with avoiding illness? Is it possible to minimize/any tips? Or is it all just down to the roll of the dice?! yours sincerely, Disgruntled in the South ;)