Starting September 1st, my store will be closed for 2 weeks for a remodel. I had planned to work at the other store in my town during this time, but over the past few months my mental health has tanked and I haven't been able to do anything but sleep and go to work like a zombie.

I really want to just take the two weeks off to get better, but I only have 5 vacation hours and I cannot afford to take it off. I know that sick time can be used for mental health reasons, but is this instance too "convenient" for starbucks?

I am also in the process of getting ready to promote to SSV and I don't want my SM to view this as me just taking time off for vacation, but I have no idea how to convey that for me it makes sense to do it when it isn't inconveniencing everyone else VS needing time off after the remodel/even before.