Posted by Fi on July 8, 2002, at 11:40:02
In reply to Between a rock and a hard place..., posted by Penny on July 7, 2002, at 11:32:21
You tried to get time off and you couldnt, and it is your job (and home).You dont really have much choice- your employer would be understandably angry if you took the day off when you were particularly needed as nanny, and when it had been explicitly refused.
Of course your friend is upset that you wont be with her. That doesnt mean that you should feel guilty - its not your 'fault'. Her feelings are entirely understandable, but she is not thinking straight in giving you a hard time about it. Pointing out the logic of the situation and your choice to her may not help (you know her and will know if this is true), but it may help for you to remember it yourself, at least.
The suggestion of being around the next day, if you can (and can cope with the travelling and her emotion) sounds a good offer.
But you may just need to weather the storm and keep reminding yourself they are her feelings, as you mention.
And take care of yourself, of course! No-one apart from you (and us!) will have that as a priority, so make sure you have it as one.
Fi
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