Feeling so guilty

[Eagle12]

A co-worker wanted me to stay over for two hours this morning because her son was having a panic attach. I couldn't do it because of my own issues. I worked through the night and just couldn't do two more hours. My own anxieties make it difficult for me to do more than 8 hours. I'm the only one who doesn't work extra so I try to compensate by working hard and never calling off at the last minute. I think I have a reputation of not staying past my shift. I had hoped that by working harder than everyone else that it would make up for wanting to leave on time. I feel so guilty and embarrassed that I might look bad.

[Isinatra]

How I know where you’re coming from. If it was me, I would pull her aside, tell her that I understand her situation (which you do) and if there had been any possible way I could have helped you, I would have. At that time I just couldn’t. I wouldn’t add much else. You don’t owe her anymore than that. Hopefully your feelings of guilt will fade. Everyone has personal issues and it’s not always necessary to share them unless you are comfortable to do so. I’ve learned how to say no without as much guilt as I used to have. ❤️🏄‍♀️