Work or Starve?

Human nature tells us that if we don't work to earn money then we can't eat or pay our basic bills like housing, heat, phone, etc. However, some people don't seem to get the connection. I realize that keeping ourselves healthy is an important thing but what is more important - our physical health or eating and paying our bills? This is a debate question - I know there is no real anwser. Here is something to ponder............

An employee has a knee injury. This is not an injury recieved on the job but rather something he did on his own time. He calls into work saying that his knee is hurting and too swollen to drive. He goes to the doctor and is told to stay off his knee for four to six weeks and that means no work. After the four to six week period, they will decide whether or not surgery is required and that would mean another eight weeks with no income. After ten days of being off the leg, the driver says he's feeling better. The swelling has come down however he doesn't want to go against his doctor's orders so he decides to remain at home until the surgery is completed.

This particular employee has no money. He is constantly coming to us asking for a "pay advance" to pay rent, electric bill, etc.

What would you do? Would you follow the doctor's orders or would you tell the doctor that unless he is going to pay your bills then you are returning to work? Your answer is a basic judge of your work ethic. Let me know what you think...............