The First Time is the Toughest

February 15, 2021

 

For the first time in my life, I called in to say that I would not be in to work because of weather and road conditions. It was tough—I’ve always soldiered on, like everybody else, and lived up to my responsibilities, office-wise.

But now that I’ve got it under my belt, the next time may be easier. (All my mystery books say that about the first murder, so why not the first stay-home?) I know it was certainly smarter. I also know that the company wouldn’t bail me out if I got stuck on the road.

I guess that’s what comes of being an older worker. Your experience kicks in, and you finally start making the tough—and wise—choices.