I've made peace with my decision to leave work. But I also made the choice to return to work after I have bariatric surgery either late next month or early August. My boss is probably the best employer I've ever had, even if the job kicks my ass. He said he would save my position for me, which means he must really think I'm worth it. He also said he just wants me to be healthy. 

 

So after all this happened, I got my second paycheck from him and he had given me a raise. I was so grateful that someone saw potential in me enough to say I can come back when im better and oh, by the way, you got a raise. 

 

He even said he would cut my work days back if need be, so long as I could help him on the weekends. Weekends are a bear. This past Sunday, we broke $2k in sales, and we're only open from 7am to 2pm. By the time we closed up and I was cleaning the floors, my brain had checked out. I was on autopilot. And my feet were angry, but that has just become normal.

 

So anyway, this coming Sunday is my last day for now. But we're still working well. He high fived me as we left yesterday afternoon. I'm pretty happy now. And with my next paycheck I'm applying for my med card. That will fix so many of my issues.

 

I wanted to thank you all for the support you have shown me. I really needed to hear it. Sometimes I get so far inside my own head I can't get out without help.

 

For those wondering, this is my boss: Isn't he something else?

 

P.S. If you need something to watch, check out This is Dan Bell or The Proper People on YouTube. They explore abandoned places, and omg fascinating. Dan Bell does a series called The Dead Mall Series, and you should really check it out.