The season of influenza...
Posted: 22 Dec 2014, 16:22
... or manflu..!!
Do men complain unduly when sick? Today, many people apparently believe that when ill with a minor virus, men complain more than women, and remain sick for longer. This is commonly known as manflu. It's a complete myth!
In reality, while the exact rates vary from country to country, women take more sick leave from work than men. While some may suspect that many women are taking additional sick leave to care for children, childless women actually take more sick leave than childless men. One study in Norway reported that women take 50% to 70% more sick leave than men performing the same work.
Anyway, don't forget to buy the mansize tissues..!! :~D
Do men complain unduly when sick? Today, many people apparently believe that when ill with a minor virus, men complain more than women, and remain sick for longer. This is commonly known as manflu. It's a complete myth!
In reality, while the exact rates vary from country to country, women take more sick leave from work than men. While some may suspect that many women are taking additional sick leave to care for children, childless women actually take more sick leave than childless men. One study in Norway reported that women take 50% to 70% more sick leave than men performing the same work.
Anyway, don't forget to buy the mansize tissues..!! :~D