I’ve been in this sub for a while and I dreamed of going out in a blaze of glory, winning one for the little people, starting a union, blazing a trail. But the truth is, I know I’m about to get fired, my employer can’t even avoid it, and there’s no damn reason for it.
7 or so days ago, I was preparing to go back to work. I did us all proud and found an employer that uses proper contracts, pays adequately…I am even helping the community by working there. It was my 2nd week.
Friday, I felt sick. Barely finished my shift. No idea how I made it home. I thought, it’s a flu. I’ll go back Monday. Monday rolls around and I’m worse than ever. Can’t eat. Can’t sleep. Losing it out both ends. I couldn’t even call in and had to get someone to call for me.
Public health said I need to self-isolate for 5 days and then wait 48 hours after I’m symptom-free. My doctor gave me 2 weeks worth of stomach meds, 3 different kinds. One is also an anti-anxiety med. I’m still sick. And the anti anxiety one makes you feel both sick AND stoned….
If anything, I’m sicker. The diarrhea is worse. I have a headache that feels like a face punch. All my clothes are too big. Every time I think “I’m getting better, I can go back to work” the pain just doubles me over. Just for shits, my period joined the party and, as a cervical cancer survivor, my periods are a crime scene. I honestly usually use all my banked sick days on periods or make sure my days off align with them.
I’m so pissed off. I’m going to get fired. Out of my first month at this job I’ve already missed 2 weeks. If they don’t fire me on the spot, I’ll definitely get fired on my review date. I can’t even blame them. I’d fire my unreliable ass too. And they’ve been so great. sigh
TL;DR tried to go out in a blaze of unemployment glory, but unless a miracle happens, I’ll be going down in a bowl of shit