Is it a sin to want a day off?

SpringerCab · Nov 4, 2009

Your time is as important as anything else in your life. It is hard to say no and just no. I always wanted to make an excuse why I couldn't help out. Just say no you don't have to give a reason why you can't work. Take care of yourself because no one else can do it for you.

KneKno · Nov 4, 2009

How much extra do you work? I'd guess you're at the top of their list to call cause you probably go in! After you say no several times, you'll drop down a bit on the list. Everyone deserves time off without feeling guilty. You won't do yourself or your coworkers much good if you spread illness to them, and you'll end up mentally burned to a crisp.

floatRN · Nov 4, 2009

I don't feel guilty saying no. I need a life outside of work. I make plans for my days off and won't change them. If I'm free and want overtime pay, I'll go in but only if I am free. My employer doesn't feel guilty when they cut me for low census. They don't help me pay the bills when I get half a pay check because I got cut. So why should I feel guilty about not cancelling all my plans at the last minute to go help them? Enjoy your day off and don't answer the phone.

rn4babies63 · Nov 4, 2009

I'm usually pretty available unless I'm working the second job. I've never called off or been late in 12 years either. It just makes me mad all the call offs we have on a regular basis (not for illness, either), and everyone else has to feel guilty for not working on their days off. (I was told "We can't find anyone else to work") Why is that MY problem?

SpringerCab · Nov 4, 2009

It is not your problem unless you make it yours. They are using peer pressure and that only works if you let it. Take the time off and get done what needs to be done.

neatnurse30 · Nov 4, 2009

I work per diem. Today, I got 2 phone calls to come to work. I don't answer the phone ( have phone ID), let them record themselves; it's not my problem- staffing issues. We have management coordinators, who could help with patients, but instead they prefer to do their paperwork and call every nurse on their phone list. I don't feel guilty at all. Again, we have to take care of ourselves because no one else will.

Otessa, BSN, RN · Nov 4, 2009

Saying no is tough but you have to do it for YOU! If you are not a good YOU then you can't care for others.

otessa

freefalr · Nov 5, 2009

you absolutely should take the day off...did you?! i hope you did, and didn't feel guilty and worry about work all day. i hope you got some necessaries done and treated yourself to a frou-frou $4 starbucks or something. :) lastly, i hope you are feeling better. :heartbeat

BrnEyedGirl, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN · Nov 5, 2009

stay home,.relax,..get your stuff done and some rest,....the place won't fall apart without you!

StNeotser, ASN, RN · Nov 5, 2009

I got a call yesterday saying could I work today. I answered in person and said "No, I'm sorry I have a class I can't go in"

Cut to today when they're still desperate and the same person calls saying they're offering a bonus.

Well then, if they're offering a bonus that must change my perspective altogether and want to cut class? :rolleyes:

DaFreak71 · Nov 5, 2009

Yes, it's a mortal sin to take time for yourself. How dare you be so selfish!

My hubby just turns his phone off when he's not scheduled to work so that their calls automatically get dumped into voice mail. Ignorance is bliss lol.

Hope ya had a recuperative day and didn't let the guilt mess it up for ya!