conv: A few weeks ago a coworker called in sick. I had to work twice as long as I normally would.  A few weeks ago a coworker called in sick. I had to work twice as long as I normally would.  So you covered him. It was very noble from your side to act in this way It was_comma_ but it didn't help my feelings towards that coworker.  Well_comma_ at least you did something good for that co-worker and most probably he feels indebted toward you That is true_comma_ I just hope he was really sick. I hate it when I have to cover for people who are hungover. 