Back to work today

Blus,

The time should piss by!

John

Thanks for checking in Scaredy,
Feeling ok now. I think the nerves got the best of me and made me a bit nauseous. Luckily I have really understanding bosses who told me to just take it easy and stay home today, so I'm in bed just resting up-- stomach still a little uneasy.

John,
It made me laugh. That's usually what I try to tell myself at work, too.
Except now I'm in bed with an upset tummy.
This darn anxiety

Tons of sympathy over here! How you feeling?

Well I was doin ok until my friend called from work and said she over heard my boss say something about me like "she's sick more than she is at work." It really hurt my feelings to hear that because 1) i work my ass off for that company 2) i can't help when i'm not feeling well due to anxiety, especially if I start vomiting-- no one wants that at work especially when you're doing with high price point clothing 3)my boss takes more PTO's than the average person-- one time she took 5 days off in a row because she got in a skateboarding accident. as a 50 something year old woman, should you really be calling out 5 days in a row because you scraped your elbow in a skateboarding accident? ugh, it's so frustrating. i've been at this company for five months now, and i love it, and am only part time, but to hear that my boss said that about me really hurts my feelings.

My friend is the assistant manager and the boss is the general manager- she was saying it to the staff. But in reality I'm probably the most reliable associate they have. I have to remind myself of that. I've gone above and beyond many times but I know she's stressed as today is Black Friday and I'm sure it's crazy, but at the end of the day I have to take care of myself & vomiting at work isnt the best idea :).
And yes she's a fifty year old skateboarder. And takes Weeklong PTO's once a month. So she shouldn't be one to talk, and I just have to hold my head high

Luckily she won't be there tomorrow, so it takes some pressure off. I do get worried that my coworkers judge me though- that I do take sick days more frequently lately. I just wish they understood what was really going on- that anxiety can manifest itself physically and it's not an excuse for anything. This forum has been a real life saver.

John,
Yes she is the only one in charge of the schedule. Leaves early often because she's tired, or has a date, or just merely because she feels like it. Also messes with our electronic "clock in" system so it look so it looks like she's there all day when she's not. But yet is so quick to be harsh on others when their decision to call out is warranted. Ah, corporate America for you.
Glad you all are here, too

I've written several letters, but haven't sent them in, as I try to give people the benefit of the doubt. But she's proven me wrong too many times to count, so I may just make that phone call

Wouldn't do it without thoroughly thinking it through. I'm more focused on the french toast my mom is making me right now hehe. How are you feeling?

French toast was fantastic. Mother's touch is the key to a happy tummy. How old is your pup, and what's the breed?
Sophie

Sometimes smaller dogs can have some hip irritation just due to joint issues. My dogs 2 and sometimes has a little gimpy leg. Nothing to worry about.