My job is really stressing me out, especially since I'm not getting much time off for Christmas. Even though I'm part-time, I've been working six days a week, and it's a high-stress job that leaves me in tears nearly every day. I'm supposed to be working extra hours this weekend, but I'm considering calling in sick for a day or two just so that I can get a break and relax a little bit.

I'm worried about the consequences though. I'm supposed to be getting a raise next month, and I'm scared that missing work is going to jeopardize that. Or even that I'll be fired if they find out I lied about being sick.

Has anyone else done this, and what consequences did you face? Do you think I'm freaking out over nothing or am I going to get into trouble?