Idk if this is the right sub for this post so I apologize if it’s wrong. Anyways
Exactly what the title says.. why do jobs make us feel so guilt ridden for calling out or missing days for actual legitimate reasons??
I would like to think my boss is understanding, but I still can’t help but feel like they don’t believe me when calling out of work for health concerns.
Back story is I have a prior neck injury from my last desk job I was at. After leaving that job I took a break, and I haven’t had any neck problems since then until starting this new job as a receptionist. Not sure what I did but I can barley move from the pain but I went to work anyways with my neck messed up cause I felt bad for calling out previously. My boss knew I was not feeling well but didn’t seem to care as long as I was there and working. I sucked it up and you guessed it, made it worse working the full 10 hour shift.
So now here I am in bed in pain probably calling out again and dreading it. It’s the tone and the disappointment in my bosses voice and the “are you sure you can’t work?” question that just makes me stress out. I don’t know for sure if they really care but I am I’m feeling this anxiety and guilt over something I cannot control. Wondering if anyone else gets these feelings?