I am kind of in a state of anger and anxiousness. See, I might be getting fired today from my job. At the beginning of December I was 'coached' and given a 'D-day'. I had missed alot of time from work in the last 6 months. Over their allotted days I could miss. A D-day is a day off with pay to write an essay on what you are going to do to change your situation around and be a better employee. Well that's all fine and good but what do you do when sickness is not preventable? I understand walmart's position. When I am not there for my shift my co-workers must take up the slack or in the case of last night, there is no coverage for our area. This past weekend Dakota became very sick with the flu. Throwing up and diarrhea. He missed school on Friday, I called out. I went to work Saturday because hubby was home and could take care of him. I was off sunday and monday. Monday night Dakota had a relapse after appearing to be getting better. It is much better for me to miss work than my husband. He makes twice as much as me and his job is more important. He works for a propane company as a service tech. This is their busy time of year. I am not supposed to miss any days for 6 months after getting my D day. In my life, my family comes first. My son needed me to take care of him. Although I am anxious about going in to work today at 3, I know I did what was best for my family. That's another thing. I have been getting all of these shit shifts. 3 to 11! There are others who don't have kids to take care of and could more easily work that shift. Then I also get the mid shift, which is like 11 to 8. I don't see much of my family to begin with, add in these crazy hours and I feel my life is walmart. I do like my job for the most part. I was moved back to the jewelry department which also includes the lingerie, bras and underwear. I am busy all the time.
I am dreading going in today. I am tempted to call my supervisor and ask her if I will be fired. Because then there really is no point in going in. All they will do is make me feel lower than human for not giving my all to walmart. They will point out all of my faults and let me know I am not proper material to work for them. Did I make the wrong decision in this time of scarce jobs? In my heart I know what I did was in the best interests of my child.

In the good news department: My wonderful step daughter got engaged on Christmas day. Her fiance asked hubby's permission to marry her. He is a wonderful young man and I am over the moon happy for both of them. She has already started shopping for dresses.

Dakota is all over the flu now. He is still not eating like he was but he is feeling much better. I can tell he is better because he is back to picking on me. LOL

I will let you know if I get fired. At this point I don't care if they do. Sure it will be hard on us but I am sure I can find another job. Maybe it's time to go back to accounting.