My cat has been sick the last few days as I mentioned earlier , and today she is even vomiting up mucus with blood mixed it in looks like , so I did the responsible thing and called my work nearly 4 hours before my shift..and of course was yelled at , told she dosent matter because "it's just a cat..it's not like it's your kid who needs you there".
That hurt so much I had to stop myself from crying on the phone - they basically expect me to drop my cat off and come to work and make sales. But if it was my child they wouldn't say anything. I got guilt tripped told they don't have the coverage - that is not my fault you guys are so damn cheap you won't hire what we need! And yes I know it is my responsibility to be there , but do you think I want to take my cat to the vet ? That I want to worry my head off every minute scared to death ?
Maybe it's just an animal to them and I must be this horrible person for actually trying to take care of my cat - because no one in retail cares about anything but the bottom line. In this same week I have been threatened with being fired for not collecting enough email addresses from customers. I know when its on paper its "just an animal" and not asking for any special treatment , I just feel really confused and lost right now and scared..they are the only "kids" I have and most likely ever will.
Sorry in advance for addimg to the post count and being stupid and emotional.