Joel darling, your wit and enthusiasim for life (sick free ofcourse!) is evident, however, I'm not sure if your gripe is about sickleave or the weather. It has been my observation that people will walk home in the heat but wait for ages for a taxi in the cold. That does not make sense. I used to own a taxi ...

Earlier generations fought and suffered to get reasonable working conditions. There is NO law to say one has to use the sickleave. It is a work-related health insurance .. physical and mental. As with all 'rights', it gets abused by a few. I say this in a very motherly way and with a big, wise smile as I give you a hug and a pat on your head.

My interest is social and I love the thinking of the Y-generation.

I enjoyed your article. Thank you.