关于申请延长病假休假的申请 Hello everyone, this is sort of a routine, I mean, I've been thinking about my health issues for a bit now. Basically, since the beginning of last week, I've been feeling really off. Specifically, my body is just not cooperating anymore. You know how it is sometimes, that wavelength thing, it just doesn't match up anymore. Yesterday, when I tried to walk up the stairs as normal, my back just gave out completely. Now, I can imagine sitting down with a little bit of a wobble, and honestly, I just can't push through it. For light tasks, I can manage, but anything that requires me to move too much for more than five minutes, I just don't have the energy. Basically, the doctor said I need to stay in bed for the next three days. And I know this is going to feel weird, because I actually kind of enjoy sleeping sometimes. I'm not trying to act like I have too much time on my hands. I have actually been working on this for three days straight, and I'm just barely making it. But if I take another day off, I'm going to end up in the hospital, which isn't really what I want. In the mean time, I've been trying to find something to do. Not just lying on the couch and staring at the ceiling. I'm actually trying to look into some new projects I've been thinking about for a long time. I've been reading a lot of stuff this week, mostly something about data analysis. For example, I opened a really interesting paper on machine learning models for predicting weather patterns. It's been fascinating because the numbers keep changing, just like real life. I'm sure I've lost count of how many hours I've spent reading it. Honestly, it's not just about the content, it's the fact that I'm actively engaging with the problem. This is the thing that's really helping me. I used to think I had to stop working to rest, but actually, thinking about it now makes the most sense. I'm not neglecting my responsibilities. In fact, I'm going to be doing things that make my work more productive. I'm going to be reviewing my old scripts and comparing them with the new data. It's going to help me identify patterns that I missed before. I'm even going to start sketching out some new designs for the upcoming reports. It's like I'm using my downtime to sharpen my tools, not just to use them. However, I also need to be careful about how I communicate this. I know sending a long email every day is probably not the best idea. I'm trying to keep things concise, mostly just sending updates every two days. That way, I'm not overwhelming anyone. I think I can handle a normal workload while I recover. Looking back, I feel a bit pretty lucky. When I first started this job, I didn't really have a plan for recovery. I just tried to keep moving as fast as possible and saw how much damage it did. Now, I understand that taking a break isn't a weakness, it's actually a strategic move. It's like building muscles; you can't lift too heavy if your body isn't ready. So, I'm asking for an extension. No, I'm not asking for an approval, I'm just letting you know what I'm doing. I'll send a quick follow-up email tomorrow with some more details if needed. But for now, I think I'm all set. I'll try to get back to normal as soon as I can. Thank you for listening. I appreciate you reading this.