By Dave Harier

November 16, 2009 8:02 AM | Link to this

Yes, I would go to work because I have no sick days.

By Squirrellygirl

November 16, 2009 8:54 AM | Link to this

I just started a new job so I don’t have sick days saved up. If I felt too bad I would have to stay home, but I would come in as soon as I could because I can’t afford to stay home and not get paid.

By Elaine

November 16, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this

I had H1N1 and didn’t go to work because with the terrible headache and high fever I physically wasn’t able.

By Ben

November 16, 2009 2:45 PM | Link to this

I think if I were Joe Foster’s boss, I’d fire him immediately for threatening the workplace.

By Biff

November 16, 2009 3:02 PM | Link to this

I’m sure Ben the Buffoon is actually an unemployed bum and just wanted to shake things up.

By Walter

November 16, 2009 3:45 PM | Link to this

Joe Foster, I understand your animosity toward your co-workers, but please stay home from work when you feel sick so you don’t infect anyone else who orders burgers and fries from your place of business.

By giggle

November 16, 2009 3:49 PM | Link to this

Maybe Joe was just trying to be funny…

By A Mom

November 16, 2009 4:12 PM | Link to this

I hope Joe was joking. Even if you want to infect your co-workers, I hope you’d take into consideration their children who it will then be spread to. It’s sad to know people think like this and would willingly hurt my kids. The same for everyone who said they’d go to work sick. You aren’t just exposing your co-workers…you’re exposing everyone they are in contact with…babies, children with asthma, old people.

By Monsire

November 16, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

Joe Foster is a perfect example of the mentality that a majority of people from Dayton have about life in general. Ignorant beyond belief. Joe that mentality will get you beat, you don’t have a clue!

By Pharrell

November 16, 2009 4:51 PM | Link to this

An under-reported side effect of H1N1 is damage to the sense of humor.

By Pat Mawang

November 16, 2009 7:32 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe DDN would print Joe Foster’s response. His employer could take it the wrong way and can him. If he was serious, then it’s an example of how the internet could doom your job b/c of something stupid you post. Maybe there aren’t computers where he works. Probably a lot of mops though.

By Hugh Jaynis

November 16, 2009 7:36 PM | Link to this

We have a terrible vacation benefit, so nobody at our work misses anything, so we all get sick. On the other hand, if you have a kid, you can run home and “work” if they have the sniffles. that really works when the boss is out, half the building leaves for home emergencies. If you’re female, it works like a charm.

By numbskull72

November 16, 2009 8:51 PM | Link to this

It must be terrible to go through life having any attempt at humor fly right over your head. (cough…Monsire, Pat, etc.)

By numbskull72

November 16, 2009 8:52 PM | Link to this

It must be terrible to go through life having any attempt at humor fly right over your head. (cough…Monsire, Pat, etc.) P.S.- Joe is probably reading this and LHAO at YOU right now!

By barbara

November 17, 2009 12:17 AM | Link to this

mmm looks like Joe Foster may be looking for a job tomorrow. How would he like it if it were his mother, father, sister, brother that he was making sick?

By angel

November 17, 2009 4:41 AM | Link to this

Yes, I would still go to work. I don’t have a choice. I am a single mother who has to make sure the bills are paid. With no insurance or accurable sick days, all I can do is put on a mask, and try & stay away from people, if possible.

By Tim

November 17, 2009 7:57 AM | Link to this

We just fired an idiot who came in sick. That’ll teach him.

By Larry Lure

November 17, 2009 8:21 AM | Link to this

Jeez…remind me to never make a joke around any of you lunkheads.

By Floyd Brumit

November 17, 2009 8:25 AM | Link to this

I would not advise going to work that sick but you need to check your Code of Conduct at work to see if you are allow to take off. Its there call

By Harry Balsak

November 17, 2009 8:33 AM | Link to this

Yes I would go our company is downsizing anyhow so I might give it to the top people, get them before they get me

By samson

November 17, 2009 8:49 AM | Link to this

Joe is most likely unemployed. He is just trying to be Too Cool.

By Pretty Dumb

November 17, 2009 9:11 AM | Link to this

Even if it was a joke the comment makes this Joe Foster look like a real dolt. I am sure his family members are real proud of his fabulous sense of humor. Joe may be reading this stuff and laughing his head off but I am sure his boss and co-workers are not. With all the folks out of work right now I am sure they can find a replacement quickly for this buffoon. My bet is that he does not even have a job.

By Jeff

November 17, 2009 9:19 AM | Link to this

Joe, you are awesome!! Go in there and give the virus to one of the big wigs where you work. Those greedy republicans deserve it.

By LMAO

November 17, 2009 9:21 AM | Link to this

OH MY GOSH, where is everyone’s sense of humor? I love it Joe, I think the same way you do so I totally understand and what you all fail to realize is he probably owns his own business. Thanks for the laugh Joe, we all got a kick out of it at work and kind of understand too what you were saying

By Not Funny

November 17, 2009 9:26 AM | Link to this

Why should we have a sense of humor when it comes to some fool saying he will enjoy getting people and their families sick. Just not funny. DDN is really making this guy look dumb. Although he did a pretty good job on his own.

By Any ideas

November 17, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this

Does anyone out there know if this guy even works or has his own business? Even if it is a joke it is a bad one.

By Rick

November 17, 2009 9:41 AM | Link to this

Sorry, but I have to go to work… no paid days off except for vacation… and you need 48hrs notice to take a vacation day. I have been unsuccessful in scheduling my illnessess.

By Janice

November 17, 2009 10:26 AM | Link to this

You people are way to uptight! Joe needs to go into marketing!

By LAKEBOUND

November 17, 2009 4:10 PM | Link to this

JOE, YOU’RE A REAL IDIOT AND PROBABLY A DEMOCRAT

By Lawrence

November 17, 2009 5:16 PM | Link to this

Sorry but Not Funny and especially Lakebound…YOU are the ones looking dumb here. Humor just flies over your head doesn’t it? And I’ll be Joe’s co-workers know him well enough to know he was making a joke. Jeez people!

By Joe

November 18, 2009 10:31 AM | Link to this

Fisrt of all you people need to lighten up and learn how to take a joke. The question wasnt “if u had H1N1 would you go into work” it asked about the common flu. All you people who have negative remarks due to this must not work in a place where you can have fun. My co-workers took it as a joke and so did my customers who read it. I did get fired over my first admendment rights i used. I guess freedom of speech and press no longer apply in this country without consequences.

By a mom

November 22, 2009 2:08 AM | Link to this

If you knew Joe F. you would know his sense of humor and know he didn’t mean no harm. Who really likes 100% of their co-workers if so where do I apply. He was one of the best at his job and been there for more than seven years. And will be missed. J.F get an attorney…

By Jay Leno

December 7, 2009 10:28 PM | Link to this

Congrats Joe! You’re dumb enough to make the Leno show…