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[piplover]

Ok, so here's my dilemma. I just got tickets to go see A Dog's Breakfast in Vancouver, BC. David Hewlett will be there along with his fiance and his dog. I am really, really looking forward to this. Now here's the dilemma: The show is on Sunday at 1215pm. I have to work Saturday until 10pm. If I work Saturday and leave after work, I won't get to Vancouver until about 5 in the morning. Or, I could leave here at 3 in the morning to get there on time. Why don't I call in sick? Because I have been told that if I call in sick one more time, they might fire me. See? Dilemma. Some of you might think it's a no-brainer - lose job, don't go. But I really don't like my job, hate it in fact. The hours suck, I never have time to do my homework, and I'm exhausted. On the other hand, it gives me some extra money so I can pay my bills, and I have health insurance now. But....I hate my job. And I already bought the tickets. If I drive up Saturday day, then I won't be driving at night, can stay in a hotel, see the show and then drive home afterward rested and alert.
Or should I just call the tickets a bust and not go at all, even though I am so excited I could spit and really, really, really want to go? I just don't know. I'm really leaning towards the just call in sick and to hell with Walmart option, but any input would help. Also, I just found out that I can get health insurance through the school or privately, but it's really expensive. Sooooooo....any suggestions? The show is on the 25th of this month, so I have about a week to make a decision. Help me, Flist, you're my only hope!

PS This is totally, completely, 100% off topic, but does anyone know where I can get a copy of Robyn Thurman (Koschka's) Real Ghostbusters stories? I am tearing my hair out trying to find them. Thanks!
HUGS!!!

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[dreamflower]

Just *how* badly *do* you hate your job? That's the real question, and you are really the only one to answer it.

If you aren't ready to sacrifice the job, would they allow you to "switch" your schedule with someone else? Someone you could later owe a favor to? Some retailers don't mind as long as the shift is covered and no one has overtime. I don't know about Wally World.

[piplover.livejournal.com]

I can try to do the switching, but the only problem is the days I have off I have off because I have school, so I couldn't work for someone unless I took over a day shift for someone. Right now I just don't really know what I am going to do. Gah.
*Bangs head against the wall.*
How are you doing, dear? Are you feeling all right?