Had to leave work this morning and I work in a bakery so we get busy. I feel extremely guilty but feel like I made the right call. One lady was upset but the rest understood and of course all I can do is think about the lady that was upset.
How do you deal with feeling guilty about having to leave work?
QuestionThrough my situation, I’ve come to realize that some jobs could care less about your mental health. I have worked at my job for 4 years and when I told them I needed time off for personal reasons they then asked me for further information from my family physician which is illegal. I have been off work for 5 weeks now and no one has reached out to me professionally or to just check in and see how I’m doing. I suggest just focusing on you and doing whatever you need to feel better! Thinking of you!
i have always felt guilty for leaving/missing work even tho my job and reason for leaving are both heavily protected. ive had my job for over 10yrs and i feel guilty everytime still.
i just accept that feeling so it can pass and move on. i dont sit and stress over feeling guilty for hours like i used to.
I realize how common it is and that I am Not an anomaly. Half of all people with mental illness leave a job due to mental health. Mental health is one of the main reasons for disability. 2/3 of personal time off for people with mental health issues are due to mental health.
Mental health issues are common. Half of us in this country will have one or more issues during our lives, including 20% at any given time. If you are a baker, rates actually increase, with over 80% of people in hospitality experiencing a mental health challenge in their lives.
You are not alone.
I always feel so guilty when I have to leave work for MH reasons, especially because my employer is so accommodating. I try to remind myself why staying would have caused more harm than good. For example, if I had stayed at work, I may have made mistakes or provided poor customer service because of my own mental/physical state. And remind myself that I am doing the best that I can. All we can do is our best. Then I try to use the time off to take care of myself and prepare myself for the next shift, so I won’t have to call in again.
It’s a bakery
if was appropriate to leave you are not responsible for the way other people react. try to use that concept to help establish psychological boundaries between you and others over time.
Don't feel guilty unless you don't have their backs
Remind yourself that they'll replace you in an instant if you were to die while still working for them 😋
If the upset lady can't empathize with your situation, then she's not worth worrying about. You do what's best for your mental health