Don't I Deserve A Life Outside Of Work?

Ok. I think we have all had the problem of having a day off and getting the dreaded call from work. "Hey, What are you doing? So and so called in today would you like to come in for some OT?" Maybe me more then others. I work in a convenience store. Yes, they are on every street corner in every town. We've all been to one whether it be to fill up our cars with gas or to get our favorite cup of coffee. It's not the most glamorous job in the world and sometimes not all that rewarding. But it pays the bills and I love meeting new people and seeing all the regulars.

Yet, I dread seeing my work number on the caller ID. Panic hits. Do I answer the phone or do I send it to voice mail? Do I call back? Or do I pretend I'm not home. There's so much going on in my head that it gives me a headache. On one hand I would love to have the overtime. Makes a great addition to the ole pay check. Yet, I can't help wondering, it is nice to have a day off. A day off you ask? We're all entitled to have one. A day where work leaves you alone and you can concentrate on that puzzle you've longed to put together. Finish your best seller novel. Or just have peace of mind.

For some strange reason my boss doesn't understand the concept of a day off. Why is it ok to have me come in on my day off but a hassle for him to come in when someone calls out. There's a double standard here. And I don't like it. Does being a manager mean his days off are more important then mine. I think not. My life is just as important as his. I have a life outside of work. My life doesn't revolve around work and my boss. I'm a human being. There are more important things to do in my life besides slave my day away in a convenience store. Would that be cash or credit? Is there anything else? Have a GREAT day. AHHH.... the repetition..Make it stop. I want to spend a day finding a cure for some devastating disease or writing the next great novel. Nobel Peace Prize winner for literature: Annie Prescott. It could happen. Right?

All I know is that I hate pretending I'm not home or coming up with excuses as to why I can't work. Sorry the baby's sick. Or better yet I've died so I won't be in for the next few days. I just know that I too, deserve some time off. I have a life even if that life is on the computer. Cheers to you the next time you have a day off and the phone rings. If it's your boss, just remember that life is too short so get out there and live. Enjoy that day off.