I (25f) called in sick today. I work as a hotel housekeeper and its my 2nd job. I work 7 days a week at this job – we do not have off days. I also work 5 days a week at my other job.
I'm exhausted. I have a migraine. I'm nauseous. I know they have a lot of rooms to clean today, but I have never once called in at this job. I've had to pick up other's rooms when they called in. They can do it for me too.
What pisses me off is that they want a doctor's excuse. I would be happy to get one if my copay wasn't $150 a visit. I tried to explain to them that I can't afford my copay and they told me “then you better come in today”. I asked them what would happen if I come into work tomorrow without an excuse and they said “you'll be written up and sent home.” I said “okay” and hung up. I don't care.
My husband makes barely too much for us to qualify for medicaid, yet the insurance his job provides is too expensive for us to use. Our premium is around $200 a week, the deductible is $6,000 per person. Copays are $150 per visit. It's essentially emergencies only Healthcare coverage. I cannot afford impromptu trips to a doctor's office over a migraine.
You don't have to see a doctor to know you're not feeling well. And for those of us who don't have the option of free Healthcare, it's so frustrating when you're told you have to see a doctor to keep your job. What in the fuck is the point of doctor's excuses?
I don't know. Maybe I'm in the wrong. I'm just tired of capitalism. I wish things were different.