I work as a vet assistant at a very nice general practice. There are some people there who view people calling out as “weak” or “sensitive”. One of those people happened to say how I call out a lot….it was said in a disapproving and judgy tone. (This person has been there since summer '22, I've been there since spring '21.)
If I do call out, it's once or twice a month bc I'm sick or my mental health is not okay (severe depression and anxiety). I finally got my head wrapped around using sick days without feeling bad, but that comment from her really messed with me.
And now my period is fucking off the charts painful (incapacitated all weekend) and I might call out tomorrow. I'm worried my coworkers will hate me and judge me. But at the same time, I EARNED those days and can use them as I see fit.
Does anyone else feel conflicted about using sick days, and how to get over people caring how and when you use them?
P.S: The 2 making comments about sick days are nice people, but I don't go out of my way to hang out with them outside of work. I have other coworkers/friends I do that with…. So idk if that lessens any weight in their opinions.