First time ❤️

I am a working mom, and for almost five years, this is the first time I have been absent from work because I was sick. For three consecutive days. It doesn't sit well with me knowing that I've tarnished my good attendance record at work, but I guess there's always a first time.

I felt bad about it because I don't like being absent. Not only because I know it will affect my salary for the next cut off, but more so because I don't like burdening people by having them fill in for me at work. I know how stressful our work could be, so I know my colleagues are not really enjoying doing my work for me.

But more than that, I felt bad with the way I was treated by my boss. I felt bad because I was questioned for being absent. Talk about compassion. 

Why is it easy for some people to overlook what you did good by just committing one "mistake"? My mistake is for being absent, that is.

Truth be told, scenarios such as this would make you feel rebellious. Well, that's how I felt. But, of course that's not the right way to deal with such issues. 

I know it's hard to deal with a boss. Boss, not a leader. Because a leader would have reacted differently, a leader would show compassion and understanding. A leader will not question your intentions or actions, instead, they would talk to you to hear your side. A leader will listen, will converse, and will reason out with you, and at the end, both of you will compromise and will understand and know each other more.

To all of you who have been in the same situation, or is in the same situation right now, do the right thing. And that is to continue doing your work, no matter what other people say. It's hard and very challenging to not let such people get into your skin, I know, but think about your dreams, goals, and those people who loves you, then things will get easier to deal with. 

Hang in there, I know we'll get through this ❤️