I called in sick, need a day all to myself

**suzysaver** · 10-09-2006, 12:59 PM

I almost did this last week, and this morning I went and got dressed in my work clothes and did my hair and makeup and ate breakfast. I started looking at that clock and picked up the phone and just called in sick....I haven't called in sick in 5 years!!! I have been feeling really unappretiated (I didn't spell that right) and have been working extra hours for the last 5-6 weeks...waiting for them to hire another person. Fed up and hoping this will get things moving. Woo-hoo !!! a day to myself and time to just relax. I will not feel guilty today...I can't believe I did it this time.

**ktsmama** · 10-09-2006, 01:22 PM

I am about ready to do the same thing. My mind needs a break!!!!!!!!

**northernmom2boys** · 10-09-2006, 01:23 PM

Good for you.Enjoy your day!!!!

**kabin63** · 10-09-2006, 01:44 PM

Sometimes we all need a mental health day. Go have a great day!

**FrugalMomof3** · 10-09-2006, 01:57 PM

Enjoy your day! You deserve it!

**starsapphire** · 10-09-2006, 03:05 PM

Nothing wrong with that! Banish the guilt (if any) and enjoy it

**suzysaver** · 10-09-2006, 03:31 PM

No guilt at all, problem I can't relax.
so far I have scrubbed all the floors
took and wiped all the appliances down with ammonia (they look new)
scrubbed the bathrooms and bleaching the grout
washing throw rugs
straightening cupboard and throwing stuff out

I have decided I will work until 2 oclock and then no more, and I will sit and relax....I am enjoying the cleaning madness, but I better not wipe myself out.
I'm having the best day!

**autumnlynn** · 10-09-2006, 05:36 PM

Glad you're having a great day. Sometimes we just need to recharge the batteries!

**Lyn5** · 10-09-2006, 06:23 PM

Good for you!!!! I had done this once or twice

and it feels so good to have the house to myself and to get done things I want to get done.

**Goodwin17** · 10-10-2006, 04:03 AM

Good for you. I hope you had a good rest of your day. I've had to do this in the past. I get burnt out easily, and I'm very underappreciated at my job, so I know where you are!

**MarshHen** · 10-10-2006, 07:09 AM

You go girl!

After you finish your cleaning spree, you will be able to relax knowing you accomplished something you needed to do for yourself. There is nothing like a clean house.

**Katybird** · 10-10-2006, 12:44 PM

Sometimes we just need a day off even though we still work hard at home, it is nice to be away from the stress and chaos of work.

**marie_squared** · 10-10-2006, 04:54 PM

im glad you gave yourself the break!
sometimes, when an employer has a good employee, its very easy for them to start to "forget" about them because they dont have to worry about them, they know youll get the job done. so much so, that they might even start to take you for granted. if youve got sick days/personal days.. take them. theyre your days.

hope you have a calm one!

**Mom23boys** · 10-10-2006, 10:35 PM

I am glad to hear you took the day off! Sometimes we need to take a "mental health day." That is what we call them at our work. I actually did the same thing last week. I just didn't think I would benefit anyone because I was wiped out. I took the day to recoup and felt better the rest of the week.

**TheRootedNomad** · 10-11-2006, 12:20 PM

Enjoy your day. I'm looking foward to taking a day for myself in early Dec. when the kids are in school (but I'm not planning what to do with it) Sometimes you just need the unplanned time to do whatever hits your fancy.