Even though we know what to expect, that time of the month never ceases to be a pain. Waking up and realising why you’ve been craving chocolate for breakfast, lunch and supper, along with unusual levels of crankiness, always brings out the knee-jerk reaction of “bleeeugh” without failure. Then there’s knowing that you still need to work in this state. *insert multiple curse words*.
Dreams of calling in sick for days like that are no longer just dreams, they are a very real possibility. Yup! Coexist, a UK-based company, is officially allowing its female employees to take paid time off when cramps just become too much. An added bonus is that this “period policy” ensures that period days don’t take away from sick leave. Amazing, right? The execs of the company believe that this policy will increase happiness and essentially productivity in their female employees.
Let’s hope this is the beginning of a world-wide movement. Are we pushing it too far if we ask for period food allowance? Period days FTW!