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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2020 - 01 - 31 - ID#ex14sc
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calling out sick (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by extracrispysprite
I feel so terrible because I was getting ready for my shift today and I got so ill (it involved being in the bathroom for over an hour) and notified my shift today and her response to my text (I know to call the store but I literally couldn't leave the bathroom long enough to call and was afraid someone would hear me) was, "Ok. I'm on my way in so I will figure it out! I hope you feel better" so it seems she isn't angry or disappointed with me, and I also mentioned to her a few days prior at work that I've been getting really bad stomach aches so she probably wasn't surprised since she knew I haven't been feeling well. But I still feel so bad because I didn't find coverage and I'm also a green bean and I don't want my coworkers to think I do this all the time. I even told my shift I'm not the type of person to call out unless it's really an emergency.

I always try to let my coworkers, shifts, and my sm know how much I enjoy working with them and how much I love this job because I really do and I don't want them to think I'm a flakey partner who will screw them over.

If you couldn't already tell, I have severe anxiety especially when it comes to what people think of me which is why I am always annoyingly nice and appreciative towards everyone lol

And I know I had a valid reason to call out because I didn't know if I possibly had a stomach virus or something that could spread but I still feel bad for leaving them with one less person to help.
Amazejin 3 points 3y ago
Hi hun! I don’t think you should worry about this too much. I’ve had to call out the same way you’re describing twice in my workplace & I received similar responses as you— it doesn’t haunt you in the future at all! You’re legitimately sick and there’s nothing you can do about it but allow your body to heal and come back in a better condition. If it still bothers you that you had to call out, ask yourself: Well, what would I do if I was clocked in right now in this condition? The answer is most likely that you wouldn’t be able to do much, and it’s not your fault at all. I’m sure your coworkers and such will understand that as well :)

Feel better soon!!
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