I just don't know how I can possibly ask for more money when I constantly have sick days. I think I'm up to at least 10 sick days and I've only been there about 9 months. Yes, I have a standing doctor's note, but it is very vague (on purpose) so my boss has no clue what's wrong with me.

I'm a CPA with a partial MBA and 8 years of experience....making $12.75 an hour. And I'm stuck. All because of this #$(%*#& illness that cost me my last job.

And my new psychiatrist wants $250 up front for the first visit because my insurance screwed up on billings and thinks I haven't met my deductible.