Today was the first day in a long time when I called off from work and I wasn't sick.
A bunch of my friends wanted to go outta town and have fun this weekend. I love my friends but I didn't wanna go because I usually work Saturdays and Sundays. Some of them already have Saturday and Sundays off and some of my friends just called off work. My friends kept urging me and begging me to go. I like seeing a full paycheck so I didn't wanna go but you know what convinced me to call off? I was watching tv and a commercial came on about a old man who wished he had spent more time with his friends when he was younger. Even though it was a commercial, I felt sad for the old guy. I felt like it was a sign that I should go with my friends. Go ahead and laugh but the commercial was pretty emotional and tense. I don't know what the heck it was trying to sell. If I can find it, I'll link it. I also hardly ever hangout with my friends on the weekend anymore. I do feel kinda bad that I don't hang with them as much.
In 2018, I called off from work like every 3 or 4 months. Sometimes I was actually sick… sometimes I had to take care of something and needed to be away from the job… and sometimes I just needed a break from my job.
For 2019, I promised myself to not call off unless it was truly necessary. I managed to hang on until October so I don't feel that bad about calling off. HOWEVER… a part of me does feel guilty. I'm trying to shake off this feeling of guilt and shame from calling off. I know I'm a responsible adult and stuff and missing two days won't cause World War 3 but…. A part of me does have some regret. But another part of me is like, "You're not a slave. That job doesn't own you. It's okay. Relax". I got mixed emotions right now lol
On the positive side of things, I'm in this really nice hotel. I got a suite and MAN! This room is nice and comfy as heck! The bed is incredibly soft yet firm! It feels like…. Uhhh… never mind.
So, I wanna hear from ya'll! How often do you call off from work? Are you one of those people that call off a lot? Maybe you're one of those people who only call off for special reasons? Share!
A bunch of my friends wanted to go outta town and have fun this weekend. I love my friends but I didn't wanna go because I usually work Saturdays and Sundays. Some of them already have Saturday and Sundays off and some of my friends just called off work. My friends kept urging me and begging me to go. I like seeing a full paycheck so I didn't wanna go but you know what convinced me to call off? I was watching tv and a commercial came on about a old man who wished he had spent more time with his friends when he was younger. Even though it was a commercial, I felt sad for the old guy. I felt like it was a sign that I should go with my friends. Go ahead and laugh but the commercial was pretty emotional and tense. I don't know what the heck it was trying to sell. If I can find it, I'll link it. I also hardly ever hangout with my friends on the weekend anymore. I do feel kinda bad that I don't hang with them as much.
In 2018, I called off from work like every 3 or 4 months. Sometimes I was actually sick… sometimes I had to take care of something and needed to be away from the job… and sometimes I just needed a break from my job.
For 2019, I promised myself to not call off unless it was truly necessary. I managed to hang on until October so I don't feel that bad about calling off. HOWEVER… a part of me does feel guilty. I'm trying to shake off this feeling of guilt and shame from calling off. I know I'm a responsible adult and stuff and missing two days won't cause World War 3 but…. A part of me does have some regret. But another part of me is like, "You're not a slave. That job doesn't own you. It's okay. Relax". I got mixed emotions right now lol
On the positive side of things, I'm in this really nice hotel. I got a suite and MAN! This room is nice and comfy as heck! The bed is incredibly soft yet firm! It feels like…. Uhhh… never mind.
So, I wanna hear from ya'll! How often do you call off from work? Are you one of those people that call off a lot? Maybe you're one of those people who only call off for special reasons? Share!