When Unscheduled I Can Do It

Journal started Dec 8, 2004


There was some uncertainty whether I would be allowed to work today, as they were still working on the schedule. Dreading it, but feeling obligated so as not to appear a candidate for being laid off, I picked up the telephone just now and asked to make sure I was supposed to show up at 3:30pm today.

I wasn't, and almost melted in relief when I found out. I can't understand why I was so relieved, as working today would be a good thing.

So then I got a phone call myself. The manager asked if I wanted to work today. Someone didn't show up when they were supposed to and they needed the help. So now I'm going to work at 3:30pm and here's the strange thing...

I don't feel anxious.

I don't feel dreading, despairing, moody, half mad from self depreciating sabatoge and delay tactics. I think it's because they really do need the help, and I like helping other people, if not myself. Mysterious though, why couldn't I feel calm like this when I was scheduled to work?


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