Several co-workers said they wouldn't be able to come to work.  I hope we don't have any major assignments to do
A few of my co-workers said they'd be absent next week
user
Oh my, I hope that doesn't mean more workload for you.
assistant
Yeah, I hope we don't get a ton of work while they're gone
user
Maybe you should ask for overtime pay just in case you do get more work!
assistant